Aviyal the Ultimate Kerala Dish
Every Food has a story behind and today we are bringing you the Story of Aviyal the Keralas Delicacy. It is made of many varieties of Vegetables. Mythology It is believed to have been invented by Pandava Brother Bheema , during their exile. According to the legend, when he assumed his duties as the cook in the kitchen of King Virata, he did not know how to cook. One of the first things he did was to chop up many different vegetables, boil them together and top the dish with grated coconut. Bheema is said to have prepared Avial, when there were unexpected guests for King Virata and he needed to serve meals for them. History Aviyal is mentioned in the literatures of Sangam Age The Sangam Age was the period of history of ancient Tamil Nadu and Kerala and parts of Sri Lanka (then known as Tamilakam) spanning from c. 6th century BCE to c. 3rd century CE. It was named after the famous Sangam academies of poets and scholars centered in the city of Madurai. Ingredients Row Plantain 1 Nu
