Coconut Aviyal Recipe

🌟 Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful Aviyal recipe straight from the heart of South India! 🌟

Aviyal Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut 🥥
1 cup thick curd 🥛
1/2 cup coconut oil 🥥🌿
6 curry leaves 🍃
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
2 green chilies 🌶️
1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (such as carrots, beans, potatoes, drumsticks, and raw banana) 🥕🥔🍌

Instructions:

Step	Description
1	Cut the mixed vegetables into long pieces and sprinkle some salt over them. Steam the vegetables in a pressure cooker, ensuring they are not overcooked. 🥦🥕🥔
2	While the vegetables are steaming, prepare the coconut and green chili mixture. Grind the grated coconut and green chilies together to form a coarse paste. 🌶️🥥
3	In a separate bowl, mix the thick curd with the coconut and green chili paste. Ensure that the curd is of a thick consistency. 🥣
4	Once the vegetables are cooked, add them to the curd mixture. Gently mix everything together, ensuring that the vegetables are well coated with the coconut and curd mixture. 🔀
5	Heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add the curry leaves and let them splutter for a few seconds. Then, pour this tempering over the Aviyal mixture. 🍳
6	Give everything a final stir and let it simmer for a couple of minutes on low heat to allow all the flavors to meld together. 🕒
7	Once done, remove from heat and transfer the Aviyal to a serving dish. Serve hot with steamed rice for a traditional and comforting meal! 🍚

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Recipe Yield: 1 serving

Chef’s Tips:

Feel free to adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or fewer green chilies.
Use fresh, tender curry leaves for the best flavor.
You can also add a pinch of turmeric powder for a vibrant color and added health benefits.
Serve Aviyal as a side dish or as part of a traditional South Indian meal with rice and other accompaniments.

Now, gather your ingredients, follow these simple steps, and treat yourself to a burst of flavors with this authentic Aviyal recipe! 🍽️ Enjoy!