Mathappoo Thoran

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 15 nos Pumpkin flowers Mathappoo
• 1/2 Of Coconut
• 4 nos Green chillies
• 1/2 cup Small onions (Kunjulli)
• 3 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves, a few
• Salt, to taste
• 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• 3 nos Small onions – 2 finely chopped — for seasoning (Kunjulli)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Mathapoo Thoran, first clean the flowers well and chop them finely.

2. Step 2

   Mix together the above finely chopped flowers, grated coconut, chopped green chillies, chopped small onions and salt.

3. Step 3

   Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.

4. Step 4

   Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook dry red chillies, curry leaves and finely chopped small onions.

5. Step 5

   Add the mathappoo-coconut mixture and Stir everything together thoroughly.

6. Step 6

   Put the lid on and cook on a low flame.

7. Step 7

   Give it a stir now and then.

8. Step 8

   When done, remove the lid and continue to cook, till done.

9. Step 9

   Mathapoo Thoran a highly nutritious dish is ready.