Pineapple Thoran
Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — mixed thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 nos Pineapple chopped, unripe
- 2 nos Dry red chillies
- Curry leaves, to taste
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder Jeeraka podi
- 2 Cloves Garlic — chopped
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing pineapple thoran, cook mustard, red chillies and curry leaves in oil.
Step 2
Add pineapple and salt. Put the lid on and cook.
Step 3
Crush coconut, garam masala, turmeric, chilly powder, garlic and cumin powder.
Step 4
Add it to pineapple when cooked.
Step 5
Give it a good stir for 5 minutes.
Tip
The pan should be completely dry when you finish — no moisture should remain. That dryness is what gives thoran its characteristic texture.
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