Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Theeyal

Posted by sandhya at 3/24/2010 09:54:00 AM

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup grated coconut

• 1 Cup baby onions
• 5-6 Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Pinch asafoetida
• 7 Red chillies
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
• 7-8 Black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• Water as needed
• 3 tbsp Oil

How to make Theeyal:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan and fry coconut until light brown.

• Add 5 red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns and fry until it produce an aroma.
• Combine the turmeric powder with it and stir-fry for about 2-3 seconds.
• Let it cool and then grind it to make a coarse powder, set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and rest of the red chillies.
• When the seeds start spluttering, add asafoetida and onions to it and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Combine the ground masala powder with it and cook for few seconds.
• Add water, tamarind paste, salt and sugar to it and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
• Serve theeyal with steamed rice.

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