Cultural signature · Kerala

Traditional Avial

A vibrant vegetable medley gently bound with coconut, yoghurt, and curry leaves.

Prep
15m
Cook
20m
Serves
4 people
Spice
Mild
Traditional Kerala avial served on a banana leaf

Instructions

  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    Wash, measure, and arrange every ingredient before you begin cooking.

  2. 02

    Build the aromatics

    Warm the oil, add the whole spices, and cook until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Bring the dish together

    Fold in the remaining ingredients and cook gently until the flavours settle.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve as part of a Kerala sadya.

The Story

Kerala’s harvest vegetables gathered into a quietly complex dish.