Aviyal (Malayalam അവിയല്) is a dish that has a unique place in a typical Kerala Cuisine. It is a thick mixture of a lot vegetables, curd and coconut.It is seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Aviyal is considered an essential part of the Sadhya.

Rasam, (Tamil&Malayalam: Rasam; Kannada: Saaru; Telugu: Chaaru ;sanskrit:Rasam) is a South Indian soup. It is prepared with tamarind juice or tomato, pepper and other spices. Lentils are added by some along with vegetables.