Avial

An Onam special recipe that requires slow cooking of vegetables in a spicy and tasty coconut sauce, Avial is probably one of those 10 best things to eat before you die! Served with rice and piping hot, Avial is indeed a dish from God’s own country, without tasting which, you will be Nada! Or shall we say Nada Nada!

Ingredients:

• Capsicum-1 Large
• Carrots-3
• Beans-12
• Grated Coconut-1 Cup
• Water-1 Cup
• Mustard Seed-1/2 Tsp
• Oil-2 Tbsp
• Ginger-Garlic Paste-1 Tbsp
• Onion-1 Large Chopped
• Salt-1 Tsp
• Coriander Ground-2 Tsp
• Garam Masala-1/2 Tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 Tsp
• Green Chilli-1

Procedure:

1. Blend grated coconut n water in a mixer till smooth and keep the milk aside.

2. Heat oil in a wok and crackle mustard seed, chopped ginger, garlic paste, dhania powder, garam masala and turmeric for 5 mins. Add salt at this stage.

3. Add vegetables,mix n stir for 3 mins.

4. Add prepared coconut milk n green chilli. Cook for 6 mins and serve.

Enjoy!