Onam 2014: Aviyal recipe

A mix of several veggies, aviyal is a staple of Onam Sadhya.

Written By: Naini Setalvad | Updated : September 6, 2014 12:53 PM IST

Ingredients

cup drumsticks , cut into 1" long pieces
cup long French beans, cut into 1" long pieces
cup carrots, cut into 1" long pieces
cup yam (suran), cut into 1" pieces
cup red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) cubes
1 raw banana, peeled and cut into 1" long pieces
cup fresh green peas
cup brinjal (baingan / eggplant) cubes
tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
cup fresh curds (dahi), beaten (optional)
2 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
To be ground to a smooth paste
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4 green chillies, roughly chopped
1/4 cup water

Method

Take the drumsticks with cup of water in a vessel, cover and cook on a medium flame till they are half done.
Add the remaining vegetables, water if required and salt, mix well, cover and cook on a slow flame till the vegetables are tender (approx. 12 to 15 minutes).
Add the prepared paste and cup of water, mix well and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or till it become semi-dry. Remove off the flame.
Take oil in a kadai heat it add cumin seeds and curry leaves and put it on the vegetable and add curd.
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and Serve hot.

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