How to pronounce Avial

Avial is written അവിയൽ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /aʋijal/. In plain English letters that is uh-VEE-yul, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Avial?

Avial is a main dish of India. Where it comes from: Kerala. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and fresh.

Where Avial comes from

Avial is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Kerala.

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Food of India

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