Avial (Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Gravy)

What is Avial?

The recipe for Avial is very similar to Majjige Huli, the difference being 1 tsp cumin seeds are added while coconut is ground. The vegetables commonly used are: Suvarna Gedde (Yam), BaLekai (unripe Plantain), Boodu Kumbalakai (Ash Gourd), Carrots, Green or Long Beans, Badanekai (Aubergines), Nuggekai (Drumsticks), Thondekai (Ivy Gourd), Mangalore Southekai (Cucumber), Patlakai (Snake Gourd), etc. If you cannot find all the vegetables, you can also use frozen mixed veg pack!