Mixed Vegetables with Coconut Sauce (Aviyal)

Name: Mixed Vegetables with Coconut Sauce (Aviyal)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 mediums carrots, cut into 2- by 1/4-inch sticks (about 2 cups); 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional); 15 fresh curry leaves (optional); 1 small fresh green chile, such as serrano, Thai, or jalapeño, slit lengthwise with stem end intact; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0 teaspoons ground turmeric; 118 milliliters frozen peas; 237 milliliters plain yogurt (not Greek-style); 2 mediums boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 2- by 1/4-inch sticks (about 2 cups); 0 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters grated dried unsweetened coconut; 414 milliliters water, divided; 1 medium zucchini, peeled and cut into 2- by 1/4-inch sticks (about 2 cups)

Mixed Vegetables with Coconut Sauce (Aviyal) might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 208 calories, 6g of protein, and 13g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up peas, coconut, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Bring potatoes, carrots, chile, red pepper flakes, turmeric, 1 cup water, and salt to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot, then simmer briskly, uncovered, until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Vegetable

Potato

Turmeric

Carrot

Chili Pepper

Water

Salt

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Pot

Add zucchini and peas and simmer 1 minute more.

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Zucchini

Peas

Meanwhile, blend coconut, cumin, cayenne, and remaining 3/4 cup water in a blender or food processor to a medium-fine paste.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Coconut

Cumin

Water

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Food Processor

Blender

Add coconut mixture to vegetable mixture along with yogurt. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, 12 to 15 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick to simmer, add more water.

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Vegetable

Coconut

Yogurt

Water

Serve sprinkled with curry leaves and drizzled with coconut oil, if desired.

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Curry Leaves

Coconut Oil

•Indian ingredients can be mail-ordered from Kalustyans.com.•Chile can be removed during cooking when aviyal is spicy enough for your taste.•Aviyal can be made 1 day ahead and chilled (add curry leaves and coconut oil just before serving).

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Curry Leaves

Coconut Oil

Chili Pepper