By Shreya Goswami
August 29, 2023
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Avial or aviyal is a simple coconut-based curry from Kerala cuisine that is served as a part of the traditional Sadhya festive meal. Here are some varieties of the dish that you can relish.
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Prepared with red amaranth leaves and often, raw mangoes, cheera avial is a tangy version of the dish.
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Made with ivy gourd, this avial celebrates the flavour of this vegetable along with tomatoes, onions and coconut.
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Vendakkai means bhindi in Malayalam, and this avial is loaded with the flavours of this veggie also known as okra.
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In parts of Kerala, this egg-based avial is made with a combination of boiled eggs, coconut, chillies and mild spices.
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Prepared with delicious raw mangoes and select vegetables, this coconutty avial is tangy in taste and simply delicious.
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Made with raw bananas or plantains, this avial variety celebrates the flavours of Kerala’s famous Nendran bananas.
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Made with elephant foot yams, this avial is considered to be a delicacy in Kerala cuisine and is often served in Sadhya meals.
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