Avial Podi Mix (Spicy Veg Stew Masala)

Dried Coconut, Red Chilli, Tamarind, Rock Salt, Jeera

This year, Girija Paati's brings Avial Podi Mix, and is a must try for Vishu & Tamil New Year. 

This Ready-To-Cook mix saves time, but is 100% fresh and natural, free of preservatives, so that you can enjoy your hot home cooked meal made with love. 

Just 6 Steps to Prepare Your Avial (1 pack - 200g Avial Podi - Serves 4 to 6)

1. Pour 100gms (1/2 packet) Avial Podi into a cup. Take an equal cup quanity of curd (volume measure) & mix with the Podi to make a paste.
2. Take 2-2.5 kgs of cut vegetable - approx 2-inch long pieces (Snake Gourd, Brinjal, Yam Raw Mango, Pumpkin, Brinjal, Cluster Beans, Long Beans, Drumstick, Raw Banana, Snake Gourd, Carrot).
3. In a vessel, boil 1.5 cups of water, with turmeric & the hard to cook vegetables like drumstick, yam, cover & steam cook for approx 10 minutes.
4. Then add the other vegetables like pumpkin, brinjal & raw mango (if required add more water upto total 3 cups). When half-cooked add rock salt to taste (note the podi also has salt).
5. Add the paste to the well-cooked vegetables, allow to cook again for about 5 minutes or till all the ingredients come together.
6. Switch off the flame, add coconut oil, curry leaves & cover. Mix before serving with love.