Ulli Theeyal

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Ulli Theeyal

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 5
  • 2 tbsp for the theeyal masala : coconut oil


  • 1 cups coconut


  • 2 tsp coriander seeds


  • 6 nos red chillies dried


  • 1 tsp for the gravy : coconut oil


  • 20 nos shallots, chopped


  • 2 sprig curry leaves


  • 1 nos lime size tamarind


  • 1 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1/2 cups thick coconut milk


  • 1 tsp for the tempering : coconut oil


  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds


  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds


  • 2 sprig curry leaves

Directions

  • Heat 2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan
  • Add in the coriander seeds, dried red chillies and fresh shredded coconut
  • Fry on medium flame, sauteing constantly until the coconut turns golden
  • Grind the masala to a fine paste without adding any water
  • Heat oil in a pan and add in the curry leaves and the chopped shallots
  • Fry till the shallots are soft and slightly starting to brown
  • Add in the tamarind juice,the theeyal masala,turmeric and the salt
  • Let it simmer in medium flame for 10 minutes
  • After 10 minutes,the oil will separate and float on top
  • Now add in the coconut milk and let it simmer for a couple of minutes
  • Switch off the flame
  • Heat oil in a small kadai and add in the mustard seeds,fenugreek seeds(vendayam)and curry leaves when the oil is hot
  • Let the mustard seeds splutter
  • Add it to the curry