Nadan Ulli Theeyal
A traditional Kerala sweet snack made with care and a generous hand of ghee. The kind of thing grandmothers make for festivals and grandchildren make excuses to visit for.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 10 nos Shallots (kunjulli)
- 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 nos Tomato
- 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Lemon Tamarind
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 2 nos Dry red chillies
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing nadan ulli theeyal, first roast grated coconut, onion, coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric and fenugreek seeds till brown.
Step 2
Grind them well.
Step 3
Heat oil, let the mustard seeds crackle, red chillies and add tomato.
Step 4
When tomato has softened, add the ground paste.
Step 5
Add salt and tamarind water.
Step 6
Cook well. Add curry leaves.
Step 7
When gravy becomes thick, take it off the heat.
Tip
Jaggery burns easily. Melt it on low heat and always strain it to remove grit before adding it to the mixture.
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