Avial
🇮🇳 A dish from India
Avial or aviyal is an Indian dish with origins in Kerala of India. It is a thick stew of usually 13 vegetables commonly found in the Western Ghats and coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | mixed vegetables, grated coconut, coconut oil, curry leaves, green chilli, yogurt or tamarind, cumin |
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| 🔥Cooking method | vegetables simmered then tossed with a ground coconut paste |
| 👅Flavour & style | mild, tangy, coconut-rich, lightly spiced |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | vegetarian main, often part of a festive platter |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Avial come from?
Avial is a dish that originated in India.
What is Avial?
Avial or aviyal is an Indian dish with origins in Kerala of India. It is a thick stew of usually 13 vegetables commonly found in the Western Ghats and coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves.