Egg with potato in coconut paste.A dry side dish in which potato mimics the shape of quartered egg .The coconut grated and the coconut oil imparts such a distinct taste and aroma u are sure to reach out for a second helping.
Usually aviyal is made with all kinds of vegetables but Granny makes aviyal with just one veg this is one such recipe definitely Trivandrum special !
When u go through the recipe do notice that unlike the usual aviyal no sourness is added !
Ingredients
Eggs-3 or more (Hard boiled and cut into quarters
Potato -2 medium
Green chili-2
Red onion- 1
Cumin/Jeera- 1/4 tsp
Coconut grated- 1cup
Small onion- 2
Chili powder-1 tsp
Turmeic powder- 1/3 tsp
Curry leaves -few
Coconut oil- 1 to 2 tsp
Method
1.Peel and cut potato lengthwise then into thick slices (almost like half moon)
2.Cut the red onion into thin slices or it won't cook well .Slit green chilies.
3.Coarsely grind the coconut ,small onion ,jeera,chili powder,turmeric powder and salt.(Need not grind if u really like coarser coconut ,just crush onion and jeera and mix well with hand giving it a good press)
4.Mix potato pieces,onion slices and coconut paste.Cook together adding 1/2 glass water and cook until the potato slices are just cooked only (It should retain the shape)
5.Sprinkle some water if it is really dry, then reduce flame make space at the bottom of the pan by moving potatoes to one side and spread the egg quarters carefully at the bottom and spread potato on top of it.Cook for two more minutes,switch off flame.
6. Immediately spread curry leaves and raw coconut oil on top , level top and keep it covered until served Let it rest for 15 minutes so the egg soaks up some flavors.Mix gently without breaking any slice or yolk and make sure each serving gets egg and potato slices.
Goes well with Kerala matta rice,and tangy curries.
Note
- Do not mix too much and make it mushy, trust me, it becomes very unpleasant!!
If you are in the hunt for different aviyals do check out the link below
Avial / Aviyal -Palakkad special
Avial / Aviyal -Palakkad special
I am coming back with more of Granny's special single vegetable aviyals so stay tuned.
Let me know if you liked this one.
Meena
Hasna
Thnk u fr ur submission .. Meena.. Ths s a new dish fr me! Need to Learn many side dishes fr Oon
Meena Kumar
These are all southern Kerala dishes.
Nilu A
Yum! Egg avial looks awesome Meena 🙂
Meena Kumar
Thank you,Nilu