Holy Basil Aviyal

Ingredients

Chopped snakegourd, ridgegourd - 2 cups each

mustard - 1 teaspoon

cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

channa dal - 1 teaspoon

turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

chilli powder - 1 teaspoon

corriander powder - 1 teaspoon

ground coconut - 1/2 cup

holy basil leaves - 1 table spoon

curry leaves to garnish

salt to taste

oil  - 1 table spoon ( Coconut oil preferred)



Method

Heat oil in a pan. Spurt mustard seeds, cumin seeds and add channa dal till golden. Add vegetables now with turmeric powder, chilli powder, corriander powder, basil leaves and stir well. Add salt and little water. Mix well and allow it to cook for 5 minutes. Now add coconut paste and allow it to boil. The aviyal is ready. Garnish with curry leaves and eat hot with rice.

This dish is very nutritious for kids and the patients suffering in ulcer.