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Avial – South Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry

Avial is a traditional Kerala dish made with mixed vegetables, coconut, green chilies, and yogurt, seasoned with curry leaves and coconut oil.

Why it’s special:
It’s part of the famous Kerala Sadya feast and combines multiple seasonal vegetables in one dish.

Serving suggestions:
Served with steamed rice, adai, or as part of Onam Sadya.

Variations:
Can be made dry or with a semi-gravy consistency.

Nutrition highlight:
High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals from assorted vegetables.

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Avial – South Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry

Avial is a classic Kerala-style South Indian curry made with mixed vegetables, coconut, and yogurt, tempered with curry leaves and coconut oil. A must-have in traditional Sadya feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerla, South Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables carrot, beans, yam, drumstick, raw banana
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ cup yogurt slightly sour
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Cook vegetables in salted water until tender.
  2. Grind coconut, green chilies, and cumin into a paste.
  3. Add paste to vegetables, cook for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in yogurt and mix gently.
  5. Drizzle with coconut oil and curry leaves.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with steamed rice and sambar.
  • Pair with Kerala red rice.
  • Enjoy as part of a traditional Onam Sadya meal.