Kerala Style Avial Recipe - Onam Sadya Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Kerala Style Avial Recipe, we will first steam all the vegetables along with salt

Step 2: I like to cook the vegetables together in a pressure cooker

Step 3: To do this, place all the cut vegetables into the pressure cooker, sprinkle some salt, add 1/4 cup of water and cover the pressure cooker

Step 4: Place the weight on and allow the vegetables to pressure cook for about 2 two whistles

Step 5: After two whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 6: Release the pressure immediately, by placing the pressure cooker under running water

Step 7: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker

Step 8: Transfer the steamed vegetables to a serving bowl

Step 9: Our next step, we will make the Coconut Base for the Kerala Avial

Step 10: To do this, place the coconut, green chillies, cumin seeds into the mixer

Step 11: Add a little warm water and blend to make an almost smooth paste

Step 12: Add the coconut mixture to the steamed vegetables, add a tablespoon of coconut oil, torn curry leaves and give the Kerala Avial a stir

Step 13: Adjust the salt to suit your taste

Step 14: When you are ready to serve, warm the Kerala Avial in the microwave and serve along with steamed rice and Vathal Kuzhambu