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Monday, May 4, 2009

Theeyal - Kerala Special

Theeyal

Ingredients: (Serves - 4)

Baby onions 1 Cup
Curry leaves 5 no
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Tamarind paste 2 tablespoons
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida 1 Pinch
Grated coconut 1/2 cup
Red chillies 7 no
Coriander seeds 1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Black peppercorns 7
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Oil 3 tablespoons
Salt
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Optional
Any vegetable like - Brinjal / Drumstick / Lady's Finger....

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a small pan and saute coconut till it is light brown. Add 5 red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns and fry till it emits an aroma. Add the turmeric powder. Stir-fry for 2-3 seconds. Keep aside to cool. Grind into a coarse powder.
2. Heat 2 tbsp. oil and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and remaining red chillies. When the seeds start spluttering, add asafoetida and onions. Saute for 5 minutes on a medium flame.

3. Boil the vegetables separately in microwave, and add to the oil at this stage, and fry for few minutes (This is an optional step).

4. Add the ground masala powder and cook for a few seconds. Add water, tamarind extract, salt and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

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