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Main Course

Kohlrabi Thoran

Finely chopped mixed stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

2 nos Tinda
1/4 cup Coconut — grated
2 nos Green chillies split into two
Curry leaves A, a few
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
2 - Red chillies (Kollamulaku)
Oil, to taste
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
Peel the kohlrabi and grate it.
Step 2
The water which will come out while grating can be used for cooking.
Step 3
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 4
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 5
Add red chillies, curry leaves and green chillies and cook for about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the grated kohlrabi, turmeric powder and salt and cook for 2 - 3 minutes on high heat with water.
Step 7
Add the grated coconut and keep it on medium heat, till the kohlarbi is cooked.
Step 8
Serve while still hot as a side dish for rice.

Tip

Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.

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