Kerala Avial

Avial is a classic Kerala mixed vegetable curry, mildly spiced and flavored with fresh coconut and coconut oil. In villages, it’s made using seasonal vegetables, and the final touch of Kolumboo Coconut Oil and curry leaves makes it irresistible.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Serving

4 to 5 People

Kolumboo Coconut oil

Naturally Extracted, Free from Heat or Chemicals.

A colorful, coconut-laced medley of veggies — simple, soulful, and 100% Kerala in spirit.

Ingredients

Raw banana – 1

Yam – 100g

Carrot – 1

Beans – 8

Drumstick – 1

Cucumber / Ash gourd – 1/2 cup

Turmeric – 1/4 tsp

Salt – to taste

Water – 1/2 cup

Curd – 1/2 cup (slightly sour)

Kolumboo Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp

Curry leaves – few

To grind:

Grated coconut – 1/2 cup

Green chilies – 3

Cumin – 1/2 tsp

Instructions

Cut vegetables lengthwise. Cook with turmeric, salt, and water until soft.

Grind coconut, chilies, and cumin coarsely without water.

Add paste to the vegetables. Cook for 3 mins.

Add beaten curd. Mix gently and heat (do not boil).

Switch off, drizzle Kolumboo Coconut Oil and add curry leaves. Cover and let it rest.