Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Indian Kerala Avial
印度喀拉拉椰香乳酪雜菜 Avial
Recipe overview
Batons of mixed vegetables are gently cooked with coconut, cumin, green chilli and yogurt, then finished with coconut oil and curry leaves.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 200 g green plantain
- 200 g sweet potato
- 150 g carrot
- 150 g green beans
- 200 g plain yogurt
- 150 g grated coconut
Coconut spice paste
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 pieces green chillies
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1.5 tsp salt
Finishing seasoning
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 pieces curry leaves
02
Tools
- cutting board
- knife
- deep pot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cup
- food thermometer
03
Steps
Step 1
Trim and peel the vegetables, cutting them into evenly thick batons
Trim and peel the vegetables, cutting them into evenly thick batons.
Step 2
Whisk yogurt smooth and bring near room temperature
Whisk yogurt smooth and bring near room temperature.
Step 3
Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies with a little water to a coarse paste
Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies with a little water to a coarse paste.
Step 4
Put plantain, sweet potato and carrot into the pot first
Put plantain, sweet potato and carrot into the pot first.
Step 5
Add turmeric, salt and 200 ml water; cover and cook ten minutes
Add turmeric, salt and 200 ml water; cover and cook ten minutes.
Step 6
Add green beans and turn gently
Add green beans and turn gently.
Step 7
Cook eight to ten minutes more until tender but not mushy
Cook eight to ten minutes more until tender but not mushy.
Step 8
Add coconut spice paste and simmer three minutes
Add coconut spice paste and simmer three minutes.
Step 9
Reduce heat to its lowest setting and add yogurt
Reduce heat to its lowest setting and add yogurt.
Step 10
Stir gently until steaming; do not let it boil
Stir gently until steaming; do not let it boil.
Step 11
Turn off heat, drizzle coconut oil and add curry leaves
Turn off heat, drizzle coconut oil and add curry leaves.
Step 12
Cover and rest ten minutes before serving so the aroma develops
Cover and rest ten minutes before serving so the aroma develops.
Common mistakes
- Do not boil after adding yogurt or cut uneven batons, or the yogurt will split and some vegetables will turn mushy.
Tips
Start with firm roots and add beans later; add coconut oil and curry leaves off heat for the clearest aroma.
