Saturday, March 21, 2009

Avial Method Recipe


Ingredients

Vegetables* 3-4 cups Coconut grated 1 cup Yogurt ** 1 cup Green chilly 2-3 
Turmeric 1/2 tspn Cumin seeds 1 tbsn Salt As per paste Coconut oil 1 tbsn Curry leaves 1 sprig

 Method
*The vegetables generally put in avial are, Yam, Snake-gourd, Raw Banana, Drumsticks,
 Pumpkin, Melon, Carrot and Raw mango. If u don t get some vegetables, substitute with whatever u get.... use Chinese okra (beerakai),
 cucumber (peeled), Zuchini, Frozen drumsticks, French beans etc. ** If u r using raw mango, u can reduce the amount of yogurt accordingly.
 Cut all the vegetables into 2-inch long pieces. Start cooking with whichever takes more
 time to cook (yam, raw banana etc.) adding just enough water to cook and turmeric. 
hen add all other vegetables one by one. Meanwhile grind coconut, cumin seeds and green chilly to get a coarse paste.
 When vegetables are about   th done, add coconut paste, yogurt and salt and
 cook on low flame till all the water is absorbed. Pour coconut oil on top and garnish with curry leave. Serve hot with rice.

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