Kottayam Style Aviyal
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Yellow Cucumber
- 1/2 kg Snake Gourd
- 2 Yard Long Beans
- 2-3 Piece Raw Mango
- 1/2 cup Jack Fruit Seeds
- 1 1/2 cup Grated Coconut
- a Handful Curry Leaves
- Coconut Oil & Salt as required
- 1 Drumstick (Moringa Pods)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seed
- 4 Green Chillies splitted
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilly Powder
Instructions
- 1 Grind coconut and cumin seeds together into a coarse mix without adding any water. Set aside.
- 2
Cut all vegetables into 3-inch long slices.- 3
Take special care when using raw mango, as the sourness can vary depending on the variety.- 4
In a thick-bottomed vessel, heat some coconut oil and add a few curry leaves. (Do not fry the curry leaves - just let them sizzle lightly.)- 5
When the curry leaves are ready, add all the vegetables except the mango.- 6
Add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Mix well to coat the vegetables.- 7
Cook for a few minutes on low to medium heat. Then add salt and mix again.- 8
Note: Do not add even a single drop of water.
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Once the vegetables are almost cooked, add the raw mango pieces and continue cooking.- 10
Now add the ground coconut-cumin mixture and mix gently.- 11
Let it cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and fully cooked.- 12
Finally, drizzle a little fresh coconut oil on top and give it one last gentle mix. - 2
