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Dry Avial Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine
Keyword: onam, vegetables
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup drumstick
  • 1/2 cup yam
  • 1/2 cup yard-long beans
  • 1/2 cup ash gourd
  • 1/8 cup carrot
  • 1/8 cup bitter gourd
  • 1/8 cup cluster beans
  • 1/8 cup pumpkin
  • 1/8 cup raw banana
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 green chili - slit
  • 1/4 tsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp sour curd
  • Coconut Paste:
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 green chili
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • Coconut oil

Instructions

  • Prepare Vegetables: In a mud pot, mix all the vegetables with salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, curry leaves, slit green chili, and coconut oil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Grind Coconut Paste: Coarsely grind grated coconut, green chili, and cumin seeds without water.
  • Cook Vegetables: Sprinkle water over the vegetables, cover with banana leaves, and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Gently mix, and if needed, sprinkle more water until cooked.
  • Add Curd & Coconut Paste: Add sour curd to the cooked vegetables, mix gently, then add the coconut paste. Cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Final Rest: Turn off the heat, add curry leaves and drizzle with coconut oil. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.

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