Name: Kerala Ulli Thoran
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Shallots (approx. 25 - 30 nos, Kunjulli); 1/2 cup Coconut (cut pieces); 1 tsp Chilly powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam); 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku); 1 tsp Raw rice (Pacchari); Curry leaves (A sprig)

Kerala Ulli Thoran

Kerala Ulli Thoran is a delicious authentic dish very popular in Kerala. Kerala Ulli Thoran is a traditional delicacy that goes perfect with hot rice. The basic ingredient in Kerala Ulli Thoran is onion. Kerala Ulli Thoran can be easily prepared with very limited ingredients. The dish is nutritious and very tasty. Onion is rich in fiber and vitamain c. The cholesterol free onion should be included in your diet for a healthy lifestyle. You can explore a well detailed Kerala Ulli Thoran here.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

1 cup Shallots approx. 25 - 30 nos, Kunjulli
1/2 cup Coconut cut pieces
1 tsp Chilly powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds Jeerakam

For seasoning:-

2 tsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard seeds
2 nos Dry red chillies Kollamulaku
1 tsp Raw rice Pacchari
Curry leaves A sprig

Instructions

For preparing Kerala Ulli Thoran, first clean the shallots and cut each shallot into four horizontal pieces and chop them.
Use 1/4 of the coconut to just crush along with cumin seeds and chilly powder in a mixer grinder.
:- For the remaining coconut, cut them into small pieces like we use in payasam.
Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.
Splutter mustard seeds, rice, chillies and curry leaves.
Add the cut coconut and saute for 2 - 3 mins.
Add the chopped shallots and saute until it changes its color to golden brown.
Add the turmeric and salt and mix them thoroughly.
Add the crushed coconut and mix them and leave the lid closed for about 2 mins.
Open the lid and keep sauting it until the raw smell of the crushed mixture disappears.
:- Do this on low flame. It may take around 5 - 6 mins for the raw smell to go.
:- Serve as a side dish with rice.

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Kerala Ulli Thoran