Fish Aviyal
A medley of vegetables cut into long batons, simmered until just tender, and bound with a rough-ground coconut paste and a spoonful of yogurt. Avial is the centrepiece of the Kerala Sadya and arguably its most loved dish.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Fish
- 2 tbsp Coriander
- 6 nos Dry chillies (Kollamulaku)
- Turmeric powder A pinch
- 5 nos Button onions (Kunjulli)
- 3 nos Garlic pods
- 1 cup Green mango slices
- Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp Onion — sliced
- 1/2 tsp Ginger — sliced
- 3 nos Slit green chillies
- 1/2 cup Coconut — ground
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Broil the coriander, chillies, turmeric, onions and garlic in a hot greased skillet.
Step 2
Grind the broiled ingredients to a fine paste.
Step 3
Mix together the paste, fish, mango pieces, curry leaves and salt along with two cups of water and cook on a moderate fire.
Step 4
When it starts to boil, add the onion, ginger and green chili mix, the ground coconut with 1/4 cup of water.
Step 5
Let the curry simmer and thicken.
Step 6
Finally, pour the oil onto the curry and gently shake the pan. Remove from fire.
Tip
Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.
Cook this in the app
Step-by-step cooking mode, grocery list, and meal planning — free on Mageiro.
More recipes you might like
Main Course
Ari Pappadam - Vishu Special
A traditional Kerala sweet snack made with care and a generous hand of ghee. The kind of thing grandmothers make for ...
Main Course
Avial - Traditional Recipe
A medley of vegetables cut into long batons, simmered until just tender, and bound with a rough-ground coconut paste ...
Snacks
Aval Nanachathu
A favourite tea-time snack from Kerala kitchens — quick to make, satisfying to eat, and always better shared with a c...
Payasam
Aval Payasam | Poha Kheer
This mixed, also known as Poha Kheer, is a cherished dessert in Indian households.