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Kerala Theeyal

Kerala Theeyal is a quintessential dish that holds a special place in the rich culinary traditions of Kerala.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Grated coconut
  • 2 Tbsp Red chilly powder
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander powder
  • 4 Tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
  • 3 Nos. Dried Red chilly
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin(Mathanga) Chopped
  • 2 Nos. Tomato Chopped
  • 1 Large Onion Chopped
  • 1 No. Brinjal Chopped
  • 1 Large Potato Chopped
  • 3 No. Green chillĺy Chopped
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Lemon size Tamarind Soak in ½ cup hot water and extract its juice

Instructions
 

  • Cut all the veggies and keep it aside.
  • Dry roast the grated coconut till it becomes golden brown in colour. Then add chilly powder and coriander powder. Keep the flame low to medium.
  • Roast the masala powders for 1-2 minutes. Remove from flame and let it cool.
  • Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and add dried red chillies and curry leaves.
  • Then add all the veggies and combine well.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder and mix.
  • Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes without adding water. Let the veggies cook in its own juice. Stir frequently.
  • Grind the roasted coconut into a smooth paste by adding little water.
  • Pour ground coconut into the cooked veggies. Adjust the consistency by adding hot water.
  • Pour tamarind juice. Mix well and bring it to boil.
  • Tasty and delicious Kerala Theeyal is ready now.

Notes

You can visit this link Kerala Theeyal. You can also visit this link Aviyal Recipe.
Keyword Kerala Theeyal
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