Indian Cooking Recipe: Theeyal
The following are the instructions on how to cook delicious Indian food: Theeyal
Ingredients:
1. Shallots or pearl onions 1 cup
2. Large onions 2
3. Garlic cloves 2
4. Grated coconut 1 cup
5. Coriander seeds(dhania) 1 tsp
6. Methi seeds 1 tsp
7. Tamarind extract 1 tbsp
8. Chilli powder 1 tbsp
9. Turmeric powder 1 tsp
10. Oil 2 tsp
11. Salt to taste
12. Curry leaves, a few
Method of Preparation:
Peel and chop the large onions fine. Heat one teaspoon of the oil in a frying pan and add ˝ cup of the chopped onions. Sauté well and when browned, add the curry leaves, coriander seeds and methi seeds. Stir for a few more minutes and remove and keep aside. Wipe the pan and add the coconut. On a low heat, dry roast the coconut till brown (not burned). When it is cool, blend the coconut with the onion mixture adding a 1/2 cup of water.
Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the curry leaves and remaining onions and shallots and stir till browned. Add the tamarind extract and ˝ cup water and salt. When it starts to simmer, add the blended paste and cook on a low fire for 20 - 30 minutes.
