I would love to go on and on about Amma's culinary skill, but I am running a little behind schedule to put up these recipes as Onam is near.
A little trivia about Aviyal, A mildly spiced mixed vegetable, Aviyal has it is distinct variations in Kerala, but these variations are mild, like adding garlic or tamarind pulp or yogurt. The basic recipe remains the same.
Amma would always make some of these curries the previous day Aviyal was one of them,if you asked her she would say it taste better the next day!!!!
Let us start of with another amazing Amma special: Aviyal
Ingredients
Elephant Yam: 1/2 cup
Red Pumpkin: 1/2 cup
Ash gourd: 1/2 cup
Carrots: 1/2 cup
Drumstick: 1/2 Cup
Beans: 1/2 cup
(All veggies have to be cut uniformly 1 inch long slices)
Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
Fresh Grated Coconut: 1 cup
Beaten Yogurt: 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1-2 tsp
Green chillies: 2-3 nos
Curry Leaves: 5-6 nos
Coconut oil: 2 tsp
Water: 200 ml
Salt to taste
Method
1. Boil all vegetables in adequate water with turmeric and salt ( Do not ovecook)
2. Grind coconut + cumin seeds+green chillies into a coarse paste enough to blend all ingredients.
3. Add this mixture to the boiled vegetables.
4. Add yogurt and let this come to a boil and add salt.
5. Remove from heat and add coconut oil and curry leaves.
Consistency of the aviyal is very important,it should not be too watery and too dry, At the time of boiling veggies if you think there is excess water drain it a little, this water can also be used as vegetable stock.
Enjoy Aviyal with rice and sambar.
A little trivia about Aviyal, A mildly spiced mixed vegetable, Aviyal has it is distinct variations in Kerala, but these variations are mild, like adding garlic or tamarind pulp or yogurt. The basic recipe remains the same.
Amma would always make some of these curries the previous day Aviyal was one of them,if you asked her she would say it taste better the next day!!!!
Let us start of with another amazing Amma special: Aviyal
Ingredients
Elephant Yam: 1/2 cup
Red Pumpkin: 1/2 cup
Ash gourd: 1/2 cup
Carrots: 1/2 cup
Drumstick: 1/2 Cup
Beans: 1/2 cup
(All veggies have to be cut uniformly 1 inch long slices)
Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
Fresh Grated Coconut: 1 cup
Beaten Yogurt: 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1-2 tsp
Green chillies: 2-3 nos
Curry Leaves: 5-6 nos
Coconut oil: 2 tsp
Water: 200 ml
Salt to taste
Method
1. Boil all vegetables in adequate water with turmeric and salt ( Do not ovecook)
2. Grind coconut + cumin seeds+green chillies into a coarse paste enough to blend all ingredients.
3. Add this mixture to the boiled vegetables.
4. Add yogurt and let this come to a boil and add salt.
5. Remove from heat and add coconut oil and curry leaves.
Consistency of the aviyal is very important,it should not be too watery and too dry, At the time of boiling veggies if you think there is excess water drain it a little, this water can also be used as vegetable stock.
Enjoy Aviyal with rice and sambar.
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