Avial Recipe is a tasty south Indian recipe especially from Kerala which is very rich in nutrients as it contains a variety of vegetables. Avial can be taken as a wholesome food as it is high on fiber and low in carbohydrates.
To make avial, Grate two cups of coconut and grind it into a coarse paste along with a pinch of pepper powder, a spoon of jeera, 4 green chillies and keep it aside.
Wash all the measured quantities of vegetables and cut it lengthwise into long even strips. See to it that all look uniform in size and now you get a colourful combination of veggies which are ready to get cooked to make avial recipe.
Boil all the vegetables in a broad vessel with enough salt and water.sprinkle a pinch of turmeric powder while boiling. After 8-10 minutes the vegetables get fully cooked. Now to make avial simmer the stove and add the above prepared paste to it. Mix it well and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
When the vegetables and the coconut blend together, add one cup of curd and mix everything well to make avial.
Finally season the avial with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves in coconut oil. Pour a tablespoon of fresh cream over it and switch off the stove. Garnish the avial with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or Adai.