Aviyal

A delightful mix of all sorts of vegetables. Aviyal is considered an essential part of  kerala sadya.

Ingredients:

Carrot - 1/4cup
Chena/Yam - 1/4cup
Indian Cucumber/Vellarikka - 1/4cup
Raw Plantain - 1/4cup
Drumstick - 2
Padavalagha/Snake Gourd -1/4cup

Long Beans - 1/4cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
Green chillies - 2 to 3

Grated coconut -1cup
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
curd - 5 tbsp
Curry leaves -2strands
coconut oil - 2tbsp
Salt

Method:

Wash and cut all the vegetables lengthwise into 2" pieces(stick shape). Boil the vegetables until just done, with turmeric powder, and salt.keep it aside.Crush together coconut,cumin seeds and green chillies.Add this to the vegetables .Mix well.At this stage add  curd also.Mix everything well.Turn off the stove and add the curry leaves and pour the coconut oil on top of the aviyal.Close the lid for 1/2 an hour.Serve with rice.