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Onam Avial Recipe Video

The Aviyal is a signature vegetarian dish from Kerala. It is often made on auspicious days and during festival like Onam in Kerala. It is a thick mixture of vegetables, curd and coconut, seasoned with coconut and curry leaves. Avial is considered an essential part of the Sadhya, the Malayali vegetarian feast.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min

Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium

Health IndexAverageServings4

CuisineKeralaCourseSide Dish

FeelCrunchyMethodSimmering

SpecialityHolidaysVegetarianVegan

Main IngredientCoconutInterest GroupClassic

Recipe Story

Aviyal made from a healthy dose of vegetables and coconut is a must have on Onam menu.

Ingredients

Unripe plantain – 150 grams, chopped

Yam – 75 grams, chopped

Potatao - 3, cubed into 1 inch pieces

Snake Gourd – 100 grams, chopped

Drumstick – 3, chopped into 2 inch pieces

Carrots – 2, chopped

Coconut Oil – as needed

Cumin seeds – 30 grams

Coconut – 150 grams, grated

Onions – 2 nos, sliced

Green chillies – 5

Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon

Tamarind extract - few drops

Directions

MAKING
1) In a blender, coarsely grind coconut, jeera, onions, green chillies and turmeric without any water. Do not make it soggy.
2) Take a saucepan and add all the vegetables. Put a little oil and mix. Then sprinkle turmeric and pour in the water. Cook for about 10 minutes
3) When the vegetables are cooked, add a few drops of tamarind extract. This is however optional. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4) Put in some curry leaves and some coconut oil. Stir well and remove from heat.

SERVING
5) Serve hot with Onam sadhya.

Editors Review

This is such a ridiculously easy recipe with delicious results. Avial or Aviyal the traditional stew of Kerala is a coconut lover’s delight. Rich, creamy vegetable stew with aromatics, coconut and curd. The garnish of curry leaves in coconut oil gives it that distinctive and addictive taste. A must-have on the Onam festive menu.