Aviyal

This is a very famous Kerala dish but made in Tamil Nadu as well quite often.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Carrots-1 big,cubed
2. Plantain-1 big,peeled and cubed
3. Drum stick-1 cubed
4. Cauliflower-Some pieces
5. Green beans-3 cubed
6. Butter beans or Soy beans- A handful
7. Cayote squash-1 small,cubed
8. Pumpkin-A few pieces,cubed
9. Yam or Potatoes-1 small, cubed
10. Raw Mango(if available)-1 side,cut into smaller pieces.
11. Coconut oil
12. Turmeric powder-1 tsp each

GRIND TO PASTE:

1. Coconut powder-1/2 cup
2. Yogurt or sour cream- 1 cup
3. Green chillies-3 serrano 
4. Cumin seeds-1 tsp

PROCEDURE:

1. In a pot filled with water,add some turmeric powder and all the vegetables and allow to cook till tender but not mushy.Drain and keep aside.
2. In a bigger pan,add coconut oil,add the vegetables,salt and turmeric powder and mix. 
3. Now add the ground paste.
4. Add the yogurt, mix once and switch off stove. Garnish with cilantro.
5. Serve with chapathis,rice,dosas,anything you like.

Note: You dont have to necessarily add all the vegetables.A few from the list is good enough.Raw mango gives a good twist for sure.