AVIYAL - INDIAN MIXED VEGETABLE STEW

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This is a mixed vegetable stew from South India. This version from Iyer Kitchen cookbook by Arun Ganapathy tastes just like the best aviyal I've had in India. The mixed vegetables should be harder ones. Do not use greens, peas, tomatoes, etc. Use vegetables like green beans, potatoes, carrots, plantain, zuchinni, and yam.

Provided by alvinakatz

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 cups mixed vegetables, cut 2-inches long and 1/2 inch wide
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 curry leaves, approximately
1 cup unsweetened grated frozen coconut
1 small hot green chili pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups yogurt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • In a small amount of water, cook vegetables until almost done.
  • Grind together the coconut, chili,and cumin seeds using just a little water to accomplish this. You should end up with a paste.
  • Add yogurt, tumeric and salt to the spice paste and mix well.
  • Turn heat on the vegetables to low and add the yogurt mix to the vegetables. A low heat keeps the yogurt from curdling. If it curdles, it's OK. You can still eat it. It just won't look as nice.
  • Heat the vegetable or coconut oil in a small pan. When hot add the mustard seeds. Cook until they pop.
  • Add mustard seeds and the oil they were cooked in as well as the curry leaves to the vegetables.
  • Serve over rice.
  • If you have them, toss some spicy banana chips (not sweet ones) on top.

katie erickson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


salome mwango
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


Ethen Ingole
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Blake Nagel
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I loved this dish! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


liyudan yenenew
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This is the best aviyal recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Lizzy Mochacha
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and creamy. I always make it when I have company coming over.


Shari Barrett-Mullings
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Winniejoy Nyaki
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Leah Casey
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This is my go-to recipe for aviyal. It's always a hit with my friends and family. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and creamy.


Chinanu Elijah
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I've been making aviyal for years and this recipe is the best I've tried. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the addition of coconut milk, which gives the dish a rich and creamy flavor.


Leo Reyes
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Aviyal is a delicious and colorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my family last night and they loved it! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.