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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 55 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Zahtevnost
- Srednje
Priprava
Sestavine
vegetables
- 1 kosraw banana, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 0,5 skodelicayam, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 1 koscarrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 1 kosdrumstick, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 0,5 skodelicaash gourd, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2-inch sticks(neobvezno)
- 0,5 skodelicagreen bean, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
masala paste
- 1 skodelicacoconut, grated
- 2 kosgreen chili
- 0,5 žličkacumin seed
- 0,5 žličkaturmeric powder
- 0,25 skodelicawater
Sestavine
- 0,5 skodelicaplant-based yogurt, whisked
- 1 skodelicawater
- 1 žličkasalt
for tempering
- 1 žlicacoconut oil
- 10 koscurry leaf
Oprema
small pan · blender · large pot
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Combine all the cut vegetables in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 15 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 5 min
- 5
Blend until you have a smooth, thick paste.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 7
Stir in the whisked plant-based yogurt and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 2 min
- 10
Add the curry leaves to the hot oil and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.