Here's how to make authentic South Indian Avial at home in just 7 easy steps.

Chop and cook the vegetables, cut all vegetables into medium-sized sticks. Boil them with turmeric and salt until tender.

Make the coconut paste, grind grated coconut, green chilies, and cumin seeds into a coarse paste with little water.

Add the coconut paste, once the vegetables are cooked, add the coconut paste and mix well.

Simmer gently, let the mixture simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Stir in the yogurt, turn off the heat and add thick curd, mixing gently without breaking the vegetables.

Temper with coconut oil, drizzle coconut oil over the dish and add fresh curry leaves for authentic flavor.

Serve Hot, avial is ready, serve warm with steamed rice or adai dosa for a wholesome meal.