Theeyal

Theeyal

Suggested Serving Size: Four-Five

Ingredients:

Bringals/Cauliflower/Okra/Small onions can be used grated coconut 3 - 4 tbsp Green chillies - 2, split Small Onion - 8 - 10 sliced Coriander Powder - 2 tsp Chilly Powder - 1/2 tsp Curry leaves 4-5 a pinch of turmeric Tamarind - 1 marble size soaked & juice extracted (or tomatoes) Oil - 2 tbsp salt to taste

Method of Preparation:
Slice the vegetable into thin long pieces (round if okra).

Heat pan on medium fire. Brown coconut. Add few curry leaves. Add coriander powder. Add chilly powder. Roast mixture till nearly dark brown.

Cool browned spices. Add to grinder & grind without water till oil oozes out.

Heat oil in pan for seasoning. Add mustard. Add small onions, remaining curry leaves, green chillies & veg. Saute lightly ("vazhate").

Add tomatoes. Saute lightly. Add enough water just to cover the veg.

Add salt. Allow veg to become tender. Add coconut mixture. Stir gently. Adjust amount of tamarind to acomodate taste of tomatoes. Add tamarind.

Allow curry to thicken by cooking on a low fire or add water for more gravy.