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Can I make Vegan Avial?
Yes, replace curd with vegan yogurt and follow the rest of the recipe.
Can I prepare Aviyal in a pressure cooker?
Yes, follow the same ingredients and use a pressure cooker. Cook for 1 whistle and do a quick pressure release.
Can I do natural pressure release?
Yes, but veggies turn a bit overcooked, and also you will have more water in the pot.
How to rest in crunchy vegetables for Avial?
In an instant pot cook for 0 min and quickly release for crunchy vegetables. If you are using pan add less water.
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Will the pressure cooker/instant pot version burn?
After adding coconut paste, avoid mixing it. vegetables might burn. Layering works best 1 layer - oil + water 2 layers - vegetables 3 layers - coconut paste
Can I skip a small onion?
It gives amazing flavor to the Kerala aviyal I would recommend it.
What kind of vegetables should I use for Kerala aviyal?
Traditionally all kinds of root vegetables can be used for aviyal. You can also use brinjal, snack gourd, etc.
Will aviyal get curdled?
No, if you whisk curd well before adding it won’t
Nonsour curd aviyal
If the curd you are using is non-sour use little mangoes for sourness but if the curd is sour skip raw mangoes.
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Ingredients
850 g Mixed Vegetables 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder 1/4 cup sour Thick Curd 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Required Salt 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon Coconut oil Curry leaves Green chilli To grind 3/4 cup Coconut 3 Green Chilli 5 small onion 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
How to prepare Kerala aviyal with step-by-step pictures
First, add mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, and coconut oil; mix well
Add ingredients under “to grind” into a mixie jar; pulse
Boil water in a wide pan with curry leaves and green chilli and when the water boils, add drumstick and mixed vegetables
Cover and cook till veggies are fork-tender
Add ground coconut; Mix well and simmer for 2 minutes
Whisk the curd and add
Cook for 2 minutes on low flame Finally, add coconut oil and curry leaves; cook for 30 seconds; cover and keep till you serve
