Ulli Theeyal

    Kerala,the Land of Coconuts.First time when I visited Kerala with my parents I saw coconut trees everywhere.When I went to my aunts house, again there were huge number of coconuts stored.I used to wonder what will they do with coconuts. Every part of coconut is being utilized effectively.Coconut is quintessential  ingredient in every malayalee's house.
        Theeyal is one of the typical kerala dish.The word Theeyal means 'burnt dish'.Theeyal is will be one of the dish in Sadhya.It is made out of coconut and tamarin
d juice.The aroma that comes while roasting the coconut with spices will tingle your taste buds...

Letz have a look at how to prepare this authentic Theeyal

Ulli Theeyal

Ingredients

Sambar Onion - 12 or 14
Tamarind Juice - 1 cup
Curry Leaves - 4 or 5
Sugar - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

To Roast and Grind

Grated Coconut - 1/2 Cup
Coriander seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
Red Chillies - 10 or 12
Pepper  - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds -1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp

To Season

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Oil required quantity

Method

    Heat a pan.Add little oil to it.Add jeera, fenugreek, red chillies, pepper, coriander seeds,turmeric powder. Fry until coriander seeds emits a nice aroma.Finally add the coconut and roast it until it turns golden brown.Once it is done,keep it aside and grind the roasted ingredients into a paste.
  In a pan,add oil.Add mustard seeds,red chillies,jeera.Add onions and saute until golden brown.Add the ground masala and allow it to cook.Add tamarind juice and salt to taste.Add the sugar and bring to boil.Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.Add curry leaves.Serve with rice.