Aviyal

Aviyal is a delicious preparation made with mixed vegetables, curd, coconut and seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. It occupies an important place in Kerala cuisine and is a must for Onam Sadya.

Vegetables commonly used in Aviyal are elephant yam, plantain, pumpkin, carrots, beans, Eggplant, cucumber, drumsticks, snake gourd, mango. Some people prefer to skip curd or substitute it with raw mango or tamarind pulp. This dish can be made into a gravy or be made into a semi-solid side dish. It is generally eaten with rice. The word "Aviyal " is also used to denote 'boiled' or 'cooked in the water' —this sense being derived from the way the dish is made.

Adai Aviyal is one of the famous combo tiffins in Tamil Nadu. You can always go for your own combinations of vegetables depending on the availability and your choice.

Ingredients :

• Carrot -1
• Raw Mango - few pieces (5-6 medium size pieces)
• Cucumber - 1 cup
• Yam -1 cup 
• Drumstick -1/2 no 
• Snake gourd - 1/2 cup 
• Raw plantain -1/2 no 
• Brinjal - 2 nos 
• Curd -2 tbsp
• Grated coconut - 1 cup
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Green chilli -5 nos 
• Small onion - 3 nos 
• Coconut oil - 2-3 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp 
• Salt for taste 
• Curry leaves - few

Cut all vegetables in equal size. Boil Yam with salt and keep aside. 

Cut brinjal and plantain in water

For Coconut paste : 

1. In a mixer, grind coconut, green chilli, cumin and small onions with little water to a coarse paste 
   
2. Mix turmeric powder and keep the coconut paste aside 

For Aviyal : 

1. In a thick bottom pan, add all the vegetables and add 1/2 cup of water 
   
2. When the vegetables are half cooked, add salt and coconut paste 
3. Mix well and cook in low flame 
4. Cover and cook the vegetables 
   
5. Once the vegetables cooked completely, add the curd and mix gently 
6. Don't break or mash the vegetables 
   
7. Water content should disappear completely 
8. Add coconut oil and curry leaves and cover the pan
   
9. Keep in low flame for 2-3 minutes and remove from flame