Avial

Mixed vegetables in a thick coconut and yogurt sauce — a creamy, subtly spiced Kerala classic.

Cuisine: South Indian (Kerala) · Style: Curry · Protein: Veggies · Total time: 35 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1 drumstick, cut
• 1 raw banana, cubed
• 1 carrot, cubed
• 1/2 cup beans, cut
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Curry leaves
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Cook vegetables with turmeric, salt, and minimal water until tender.
2. Grind coconut, cumin, and green chillies to a coarse paste.
3. Add the coconut paste to the vegetables and mix.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, stir in yogurt.
6. Drizzle coconut oil and curry leaves on top.
7. Serve with rice.

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