Traditional Kerala Aviyal

Ingredients (17)

• ash gourd0.75 cup
• cucumber1 cup
• carrot1
• drumstick1
• french beans6.5
• potato1
• raw plantain1
• elephant yam100 g
• raw mango0.5
• coconut1 cup
• green chillies3
• cumin seeds0.5 tsp
• thick curd2 tbsp
• coconut oil2.5 tsp
• curry leaves
• salt
• turmeric powder0.5 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Cut all vegetables into 2-inch batons.

2. 2

   Grind the coconut, green chillies and cumin into a coarse paste.

3. 3

   Cook the cucumber, ash gourd and plantain together.

4. 4

   Add the raw mango when half cooked.

5. 5

   Pressure cook the remaining vegetables separately with turmeric and salt for 2 whistles.

6. 6

   Combine all the vegetables.

7. 7

   Add the coconut paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the heat.

9. 9

   Stir in the curd.

10. 10

    Finish with coconut oil and curry leaves.