Aviyal Kuzhambu, a mixed vegetable coconut curry is a very tasty and yummy kuzhambu. Whenever there are left over veggies my MIL would make this delicious kuzhambu. The preparation is quite simple and same as the Kerala Style Puli Aviyal. The only difference is Aviyal is generally like a thick curry but here we are going to make it like Kuzhambu consistency. Serve this yummy Aviyal Kuzhambu with hot steaming rice!
Aviyal is a combination of mixed veggies.Generally we use veggies that are rich in water content. Most of the veggies that we use are seasonal. Its always good to use seasonal veggies that is much more healthier than the veggies that we get all round the year.
So as this Aviyal Kuzhambu is already with lots of veggies, I always prefer to serve this kuzhambu with hot steaming rice and papad.
There are 2 ways to cook Aviyal. We can make aviyal with curd or tamarind. Curd based Aviyal is a perfect accompaniment for Adai or Coconut Rice. But Tamarind based Aviyal is a perfect accompaniment for Sambar/Rice.
Soak Tamarind in warm water for 10 mins and extract the juice and set it aside
Grinding Process
Wash & Soak raw rice in water 10 mins. After 10 mins, drain the water from soaked rice. Add grated coconut, cumin seeds, green and red chili and grind everything to a smooth paste
Cooking Veggies
First take all sliced veggies, add turmeric powder and water and cook the veggies till soft and tender
When the veggies are soft, add tamarind extract along with salt and boil for about 5 mins to get rid off the raw smell of the tamarind extract
After 5 mins, add the coconut spice paste and stir well. Adjust the consistency of the kuzhambu by adding water
Boil the Aviyal Kuzhambu for 2-3 minutes and then switch off the flame.
Garnish with Coconut oil and curry leaves
Serve the delicious Aviyal Kuzhambu with hot steaming rice.
Video
Notes
We can cook all the veggies for 2-3 whistles in pressure cooker and then add tamarind extract and coconut spice paste
Generally we don't do tempering for Aviyal. So I skipped for Aviyal Kuzhambu too. But if you want, you can temper with mustard and curry leaves
Coconut oil would be a perfect choice.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Aviyal Kuzhambu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method:
Cut all the vegetables lengh wise and keep it aside
Cook the vegetables in a heavy bottomed vessel by adding water and turmeric.
Soak the tamarind in water and extract the juice. Soak the raw rice in water for sometime. Take the coconut with soaked rice, red chillies and green chillies and cumin seeds in a mixer.
Grind the cocunut with soaked rice, red chillies and green chillies and cumin seeds into a fine paste.
When the vegetables are half cooked add the tamarind extract and salt and let the mixture boils till all the vegetables are fully cooked.
Then add the ground paste and when the mixture starts boiling then switch off the flame.
Add the coconut oil and curry leaves.
The delicious Aviyal Kuzhambu is ready to serve with plain rice.
mami,my mother used to make this very often. she is no more. i also make it often.my kids like it.but for seasoning instead of gingerly oil,if u use coconut oil .just pour the oil on top and when u r ready to eat just mix it it will taste yummy.
mami,my mother used to make this very often. she is no more. i also make it often.my kids like it.but for seasoning instead of gingerly oil,if u use coconut oil .just pour the oil on top and when u r ready to eat just mix it it will taste yummy.
Hi Latha, It's coconut oil only. It was a typo. I corrected it now. Thanks for pointing this out.
Hello,
I see some drumsticks (murungai) in the picture but not mentioned in the recipe. I believe for avial murungai adds more flavor.
Hi Sundar, Thanks, i have added drumsticks now. It was a miss. Thanks for letting me know.
mami can we add curd or butter milk instead of tamarind. I have seen my patti make this with butter milk (Palghat Patti)
My mother in law used to add curd n it tastes very yummy
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Is tamarind must for this recipe
yes tamarind is needed