Aviyal (mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut and Yoghurt)

Aviyal is a kind of stew which is very famous in Tamil nadu and Kerala. In Kerala it is prepared with coconut oil while in Tam-bram homes we prepare it with normal oil.It is a very tasty dish and very nice pair for coconut rice. This comes as a highly rated toddler food with all nutrition from different vegetables. For those toddlers who fuss about eating curd,this aviyal is a best way to make them eat curd. Adai-avaiyal is an all time favorite combination in Tamil homes. Below I have given my mom's recipe for this simple yet tasty dish.

Ingredients:
2 cups cut vegetables - I used pumpkin,sweet pumpkin,chow chow(chayote squash),egg plant,broad   beans,beans,cluster beans,carrot,butter beans.
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 cup firm curd (adjust according to taste)
6 green chillies slit
1 1/2 tespoon cumin seeds
10-12 curry leaves chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt
Cilantro
Oil
Method:
1.Pressure cook the vegetables with just enough water and drain once done.
2.In the mean time grind coconut with cumin and green chilles to a smooth paste. In a kadai,add the coconut paste,add the cooked vegetables and mix well.Simmer for 7-10 minutes till it thickens and remove from heat.
3.Temper the curry leaves in little oil and add to the cooked aviyal.Add curd and cilantro according to taste just while serving.
Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6

Notes
1.Vegetables like drum stick,okra yam can be added if preffered.
2.Addition of curd is an acquired taste so adjust according to your preference.
3.Coconut oil can be used for tempering if preferred.