Aviyal

Aviyal and sambar are two Kerala dishes which can be prepared with a variety of vegetables, all together or in different combinations. Specific aviyal preparations of 1. Raw jackfruit and seeds 2. Drumstick and jackfruit seeds 3. Drumstick and potato, all have different flavours to relish.

In general, grated coconut is ground with garlic, turmeric powder and cumin seeds to a fine paste, added to the vegetables with salt and sufficient water to cook. Finally, yoghurt and coconut oil is added to give the typical flavour.

Ingredients for drumstick, jackfruit seeds aviyal

3 drumsticks cleaned, split lengthwise and cut into three inch long pieces.

1 cup Jackfruit seeds skinned, cut lengthwise

Some curry leaves

2 green chillies

1 cup water

2 tbsps yoghurt

1 tbsp coconut oil

To grind

½ cup grated coconut

5 cloves of garlic

½ tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp turmeric powder

Instruction

-          Take the cut drumsticks, jackfruit seeds, ground coconut paste, salt, curry leaves and green chillies in a cooking vessel. Add the water, mix well and put on medium fire. When it starts boiling, reduce the flame to low and cook for about 8- 10 minutes till it is done.

-          Beat the yoghurt, add to the vegetables and mix well.

-          Pour the coconut oil over the surface, close with a lid and remove from fire.

-          Enjoy with steamed rice and dal!