Paneer Aviyal

Aviyal is a popular traditional dish in Kerala cuisine and no sadhya is complete without aviyal. It is commonly prepared with vegetables like beans,yam,plantain,drumstick,carrot. But this is a different type of aviyal prepared using paneer,carrot and beans in a coconut – curd mix.

Ingredients

1. Readymade Paneer (cut lengthwise) –100gms
2. French Beans (cut lengthwise) – 1/2 cup
3. Carrot(cut lengthwise) – 1
4. Green Chilly – 2
5. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
6. Red Chilly Powder – 1/4 tsp
7. Curd(sour) – 1/2 cup
8. Grated Coconut – 1/2 cup
9. Coconut oil
10. Curry leaves
11. Salt

Preparation

1. Cut paneer,beans and carrot lengthwise.
2. Heat a pan. Boil the vegetables with turmeric powder,chilly powder and salt.
3. Grind grated coconut with green chilly,curry leaves into a coarse paste.
4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add paneer to it. Let paneer cook for 2 more minutes.Add curd to it and stir well.Take care not to break paneer pieces while stirring.
5. Add coconut mix to it and mix well.Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from fire.
7. Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil mixed with1 tsp of water to it.
8. Garnish with curry leaves.
9. If you want ,you can substitute curd with raw mango.
10. Paneer Aviyal ready to serve with Rice.