Avial

One of the easiest recipes known, it can go horribly wrong if you do crazy stuff like replace the coconut oil with olive oil. And above all, DO NOT add a pinch of haldi- the beauty of the dish is in the pristine colour.










 

Boil the vegitables together till cooked (recommended veggies- drumstick, pumkin, carrots, beans, potato, but you can add any other you like).

Grind fine-
1/4 coconut grated
4 green chillis
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp rice flour

Mix the ground masala with 1 cup sour curds (it has to be really sour, or the taste will not come).
Add the curd-masala mixture to the vegetables. Add salt to taste, and give it a few boils.

Heat 3 tsp coconut oil. Dip a few sprigs of curry leaves in the hot oil and remove immediately (so colur doesn't change). Pour the coconut oil over the avial, close, and allow it to stand for a few minutes.