Not So Regular Avial / Coconutty Stew’p

Generally, people look in to what vegetable they have to decide what they are going to make. I am the other kind, where I decide what I want to eat and generally put whatever vegetable is at hand. That is why is this the “Not-So-Regular-Avial” because it has vegetables that is not used to make one but the concept is the same.

The painting (Reproduction – Mexican Folk Art) is one I did as a gift for friend’s wedding. I just wanted an excuse to show it here.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

• Broccoli Slaw 1/2 Cup
• Carrot – 1 – cubed
• Frozen cut green beans – 1 Cup
• Green peas – handful
• Eggplant – Small cubes – 1 Cup
• Celery – cubes – 1/2 Cup
• Green peppers – cubes – 1/2 Cup
• Green chillies – 5 medium ones
• Grated coconut – 1/2 Cup
• Rice flour – 1 Tbsp
• Yogurt – Well beaten – 1 Cup

Putting it Together

• It helps to cut all the vegetables the same size to make for a better presentation
• Put all of the veggies (except chillies and coconut) in a big pot, add 2 cups of water , salt and asafetida. Put a lid on top and boil until tender
• Make a paste of the green chillies, rice flours and coconut with a little bit of water
• Once the veggies are cooked, add the paste, yogurt  and bring it to a gentle boil
• Turn off the heat and garnish with little ghee (or better yet coconut oil)

Update : Sending this to Priya’s Healthy Diet Event – Warm Soups

About these ads