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Luscious South Indian Avial

Name: Luscious South Indian Avial
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup yam, peeled and cubed; 1 cup carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup plantain, peeled and sliced; 1 cup grated coconut; 2 green chilies, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons yogurt; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 10 curry leaves; 1 dried red chili, broken; Salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon rice flour, dissolved in 1/4 cup water

Avial is a traditional South Indian dish known for its rich blend of wholesome vegetables, creamy coconut paste, and aromatic spices. A staple in many South Indian households, this dish is celebrated

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 30, 2025

Luscious South Indian Avial — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Vegetables

For the Coconut Paste

For the Tempering

For the Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 306 kcal
Protein: 3.8 g
Carbs: 34.3 g
Fat: 19.4 g
Fiber: 8.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1222 kcal
Protein: 15.1 g
Carbs: 137.1 g
Fat: 77.4 g
Fiber: 32.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup yam peeled and cubed	158	2	37	0.2	5
1 cup carrot cut into 2-inch pieces	52	1.2	12	0.3	3.6
1 cup green beans cut into 2-inch pieces	34	2	8	0.2	3.7
1 cup plantain peeled and sliced	181	1.6	47	0.3	3.5
1 cup grated coconut	466	4	16	47	12
2 green chilies chopped	12	0.5	2.8	0.2	0.7
1 tablespoon cumin seeds	22	1.1	2.7	1.3	1.1
2 tablespoons yogurt	23	1.3	2.1	1.1	0
2 tablespoons coconut oil	234	0	0	26	0
1 teaspoon mustard seeds	5	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4
10 curry leaves	9	0.5	1.3	0.1	0.9
1 dried red chili broken	6	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.6
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon rice flour dissolved in 1/4 cup water	30	0.3	6.5	0.1	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Chop Vegetables
Peel and chop the yam, carrot, green beans, and plantain into uniform pieces.
2
Cook Vegetables
In a large pot, add the chopped vegetables with a little water and salt, and cook until just tender.
Tip: Do not overcook the vegetables; they should retain a slight crunch and vivid color.

Making the Coconut Paste

1
Blend Ingredients
In a blender, combine grated coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, and yogurt.
2
Process to Paste
Blend until a coarse paste forms.
Tip: Chill the coconut in advance for an easy grind.

How to Make Luscious South Indian Avial

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cook Vegetables
Simmer the vegetables in salted water until slightly tender.
2
Add Coconut Paste
Mix in the coconut paste with the vegetables until the coconut flavor is absorbed.
3
Temper Vegetables
Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chili, and pour over the vegetables.