EASY ULLI THEEYAL RECIPE

ULLI THEYAL RECIPE /

Ulli theeyal is a thick tamarind based shallot gravy made with fresh roasted and ground coconut spice paste. This is a classic Kerala pearl onion curry, served with rice typically.

INGREDIENTS

  • 15 shallots
  • ½  cup Grated coconut
  • 1 ½  – 2 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1 ½  tsp Coriander powder
  • ¼  tsp Turmeric powder
  • 7 to 8 pepper corns
  • A pinch Fenugreek seeds (3-4 seeds)
  • Gooseberry size Tamarind soaked in ½  cup hot water
  • Salt
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 2 or 3 tbsp Coconut oil
  • Water ¼  or ½  cup

METHOD

Firstly, soak tamarind in hot water for 15 – 30 minutes and extract juice .

Dry roast coconut till golden .

Lower the flame and add red chilli powder, black pepper ,turmeric , coriander pwdr  , fenugreek seeds  .Stir fry for  few seconds.

Add curry leaves , give a mix and off the flame .

Allow to cool .

Grind smoothly by adding the tamarind juice + 1 cup water and keep aside.

Heat oil in a kadai ,

Add small onion to it.Fry til translucent .

Add tamarind coconut mixture + salt .

Mix well and bring to boil.

Simmer until thick and oil separates . It thickens more as it cools down.

Serve Ulli Theeyal with hot steamed rice!

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