Avial (Mixed Vegetables With Sauce) Recipe

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   * (Minced French Beans, Cauliflower, Drumstick*, Bell Pepper, Potato)

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   In a deep pot boil the mixed vegetables in a c. of water till tender.

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   Keep aside.

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   (If there is any water left in the pot, don't throw away it).

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   In a blender, blend yogurt, sugar, cumin, grated coconut, turmeric, salt, coriander leaves, a c. of water till well mixed.

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   Pour this mix into the pot containing the vegetables and keep it on medium heat.

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   Add in the green chiles sliced lengthwise and simmer the contents for ten min.

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   (Remember to stir frequently, as yogurt tends to stick to the bottom of the pot).

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   Remove from heat and keep aside.

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    In a wide skillet heat oil on medium.

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    When oil is warm add in dry red peppers and fry for one minute.

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    Then add in mustard seeds, black gram and curry leaves.

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    When the mustard seeds pop, add in asafetida.

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    Immediately add in the vegetables and sauce from the pot.

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    Cook for a minute or possibly two.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Goes well with plain white rice, pita, paratha, puri.

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    *If drumstick is not available, you can add in some other vegetable, like asparagus.

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    Eggplant, however, is not advised because it becomes bitter when boiled in water.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.