Udupi Style Aviyal

Aviyal or avial is very popular across Udupi Mangalore region of Karnataka. This is prepared using mixed vegetables, coconut, cumin seeds and green chili. Aviyal is very tasty, very healthy and a wholesome food. The mixed vegetables used in the gravy makes it different and you will enjoy eating this with either rice or chapathi. 

I have used curd in this recipe, which you can replace it with either raw mango or tamarind. If you are using raw mango, include it with the vegetables. If you are using tamarind, add it after cooking the vegetables. Also I have added a tsp of coconut oil at the end, which enhances the avial taste. 

                                                       

Ingredients 

For Masala 

Grated Coconut - 1 Cup 

Green Chilli - 3

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp 

Water as required 

For Curry 

Mixed Vegetables - 1 Cup ( your choice)

Salt to taste 

Yogurt/Curd - 1 Cup 

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

To Temper 

Coconut Oil - 2 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp 

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp 

Dry Red Chilli - 2

Hing - a pinch 

Coriander Leaves / Curry Leaves - few

Method 

In a blender, add grated coconut, green chilli, cumin seeds and water then grind it as fine paste. Then keep it aside.

In a pan cook vegetables with little salt and water. Add curry leaves, turmeric and mix well.

Cover and cook vegetables until it becomes soft, then add ground masala and boil for another 5 minuets. Switch off the flame and add yogurt/ curd.

In a small pan, heat oil. Add the tempering ingredients one by one and sauté it for few seconds. Transfer this into aviyal, add another tsp of coconut oil and mix well.

Serve this tasty a vital with steamed white rice.