Vishu sadhya special Avial: A creamy, tangy veg curry

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves: 2

Updated: Apr 14, 2022 | 09:31 IST

Avial recipe with steps: How to make Avial: The Malayali new year Vishu is at our doorsteps. On this occasion, the typical Malayali feast called sadhya is arranged in most homes. One of the star dishes in the lineup of yummy ones is Avial -- a yoghurt-based cumin-spiced curry with seasonal vegetables. Like other curries, the savoury avial is tangy, creamy and delicious. It is a popular dish during the Vishu festival where the sadhya is incomplete without avial. The use of coconut and spices give a distinct flavour to the dish.


Ingredients

Serves 2
  • white pumpkin150 grams
  • red pumpkin150 grams
  • suran/yam150 grams
  • carrot150 grams
  • french beans150 grams
  • drumsticks150 grams
  • potato150 grams
  • water3/4 cup
  • coconut1 cup
  • yogurt3/4 cup
  • raw rice1 teaspoon
  • cumin seeds1 teaspoon
  • turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon
  • curry leaves As required
  • coconut oil As required
  • salt As required
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Preparation

1
Step 1

Heat a deep bottomed vessel, add water, salt and turmeric.

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2
Step 2

Add drumsticks, carrots and potatoes first as they take longer to cook. Let this cook for 5-7 minutes.

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3
Step 3

Meanwhile, make the coconut paste. Blend coconut, chillies, jeera and rice coarsely with 1/4 cup water.

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4
Step 4

Now add the remaining vegetables to the vessel, coconut paste, salt and 1/2 cup of water and mix well. Cover with the lid and cook until the vegetables turn tender and soft. The vegetables, however, should not turn mushy.

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5
Step 5

Now add the whisked yoghurt and stir slowly. While you do this, keep the flame low to avoid overheating and curdling of yoghurt.

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6
Step 6

Once it boils, turn off the flame and garnish with curry leaves and coconut oil. Serve hot with other items on the menu.

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