Ranveer Brar presents Avial, a staple delicacy of Kerala that originates from the times of the epic Mahabharata.

Here’s how to make the most sought-after Keralite recipe of Avial.

Prep with ease for this dish with Victorinox Swiss Modern Knives.

Avial
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 20-25 minutes
Serve 2-4

Ingredients
For Avail
Water as required, पानी
1 no carrot, batons, गाजर
1 cup Elephant foot yam, batons, जिमीकंद
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
2 no. Drumsticks, cubed, सहजन
1 small Pumpkin, cubed, कद्दू
1 cup Ivy gourd, तेंदली
2 no. Raw banana, batons, कच्चा केला
1 small Melon gourd, cubed, तरबूज लौकी
6-7 no. French beans, फ्रेंच बीन्स
1 sprig Curry leaves, करी पत्ते
Prepared Gravy Mixture, तैयार किया हुआ ग्रेवी मिश्रण
2 sprig Curry leaves, करी पत्ते
1 ½ tsp Coconut oil, नारियल का तेल

For Paste
1 cup fresh Coconut, grated, ताज़ा नारियल का बुरादा
1 tbsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
1 no. Garlic clove, लहसुन
2-3 Green chillies, हरी मिर्च
Salt to taste, हल्दी
¼ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी

For Gravy Mixture
3-4 heaped tbsp Prepared Paste, तयार किया हुआ पेस्ट
⅓ cup Yogurt, दही

Process
For Avial
In a clay pot or a handi, add water as required, carrots, elephant foot yam, salt to taste and get a quick boil.
Add drumsticks, pumpkin, ivy gourd, raw banana, melon gourd, french beans, curry leaves and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender on moderate heat.
Turn off the flames, add prepared gravy mixture and mix it for a while.
Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it with curry leaves sprig.
Serve warm.

For Paste
In a bowl, add fresh coconut, cumin seeds, garlic clove, green chillies, salt to taste, and turmeric powder.
Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it in a smooth paste.
Keep it aside for further use.

For Gravy Mixture
In a bowl, add prepared paste, yogurt and mix it well.
Keep it aside for further use.

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