Jul 23, 2012

Ulli Thoran

Ulli Thoran (or Piyyava sukke in Konkani cuisine) !!

A tasty side dish with rice in Kerala cuisine !!

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For coconut mixture ( thenga thirummiyathu ):

3 tablespoons grated coconut

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together and keep aside. Do not add water.

For seasoning:

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds ( jeera )

1/2 teaspoon urad dal

20 nos chuvannulli (shallot / small onion / sambar onion), peel off the outer skin, wash and finely sliced

3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )

Grated coconut mixture

Method

Heat oil in a non - stick kadai. Add mustard seeds. When they start splutter add urad dal, jeera and saute on a low heat for 1minute or until they turn light brown.

Add sliced onion and fry till pink color on a low heat.

Add grated coconut mix and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients .Do not add water. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a medium to low heat for 10 minutes until done and water dries up. Open the lid and stir well for 1 minute. Serve as a side dish with rice.


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