Pacha Thakkali Ulli Thoran
Finely chopped tomato 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 3 servings
- 4 nos Green tomato Pacha thakkali
- 1 cup Small onions (Kunjulli)
- 1/4 Of Coconut
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 4 nos Gren chillies
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Curry leaves, a few
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Pacha Thakkali Ulli Thoran, finely chop the tomatoes, green chillies and small onions.
Step 2
Mix together the above with grated coconut, turmeric powder and salt.
Step 3
Pour oil into a pan and heat it or a kadai.
Step 4
Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 5
Add the tomato-coconut mixture and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Put the lid on and cook on a low flame.
Step 7
When it gets cooked, remove the lid and continue to cook, till done.
Step 8
Pacha Thakkali Ulli Thoran is ready.
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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