Avarakka Thoran
A classic Kerala thoran where mixed meets freshly grated coconut in a quick, dry stir-fry. Mustard seeds crackle in coconut oil, curry leaves crisp up, and the whole thing comes together in minutes.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1 cup Avarakka
- 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Onion — chopped
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 2 Red chilli
- 5 Curry leaf
Preparation
Step 1
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil add mustard.When mustard allow to crackles add red chilli and curry leaf.
Step 2
Grind coconut,cumin seeds,onion and chilli powder in a mixer.
Step 3
Add avarakka and ground coconut mix together into the pan.Stir for 2 minutes in low flame.
Step 4
Mix all together and add salt.Stir for 10 minutes.,until it is cooked well.
Step 5
Now avarakka thoran is ready to serve.
Tip
Shred the vegetable as fine as you can — the thinner the cuts, the better the thoran. A sharp knife makes all the difference.
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