Kerala Avial
Avial
The Onam sadya essential: mixed farm vegetables in a coconut-cumin paste, soured with curd and finished with raw coconut oil and curry leaves.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Level
- Medium
Method
Farm tip: The raw coconut oil and curry leaves added at the end give avial its signature aroma; don’t skip them.
Drink pairing
Solkadhi from Kokum - 200 ml
Coconut-based solkadhi suits the Kerala flavours.
Questions
Is avial served at Onam?
Yes. It is one of the essential dishes of the Kerala sadya.
Can I use other vegetables?
Yes. Ash gourd, yam and cucumber are traditional too.
