Kerala Avial
A traditional South Indian vegetable stew, Avial features a medley of vegetables cooked in a creamy coconut and yogurt-based sauce, flavored with aromatic spices. It's a comforting and nutritious dish, often served as a main course with rice or flatbreads.
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- Durată totală
- 55 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
vegetables
- 1 buc.raw banana, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 0,5 canăyam, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 1 buc.carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 1 buc.drumstick, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 0,5 canăash gourd, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2-inch sticks(opțional)
- 0,5 canăgreen bean, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
masala paste
- 1 canăcoconut, grated
- 2 buc.green chili
- 0,5 lingurițăcumin seed
- 0,5 lingurițăturmeric powder
- 0,25 canăwater
Ingrediente
- 0,5 canăplant-based yogurt, whisked
- 1 canăwater
- 1 lingurițăsalt
for tempering
- 1 lingurăcoconut oil
- 10 buc.curry leaf
Ustensile
small pan · blender · large pot
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Combine all the cut vegetables in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure vegetables are cut into similar sizes for even cooking.
- 2
Add water and salt to the pot, ensuring the vegetables are just covered.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still hold their shape.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Check for doneness by piercing the hardest vegetable with a fork.
- 4
While the vegetables are cooking, combine the grated coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and water in a blender.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 5
Blend until you have a smooth, thick paste.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: You may need to add a tablespoon more water if the paste is too thick.
- 6
Once the vegetables are cooked, add the coconut paste to the pot and mix gently.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 7
Stir in the whisked plant-based yogurt and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not boil after adding yogurt, as it might curdle.
- 8
Remove the pot from the heat.
- 9
In a small pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat for tempering.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 10
Add the curry leaves to the hot oil and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be careful as the leaves may splutter vigorously.
- 11
Pour the tempered coconut oil and curry leaves over the avial.
- 12
Mix gently and serve hot.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover avial in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, until warmed through.