Ulli Theeyal
Veg
Vegan
A tangy and spicy curry made with small onions, roasted coconut, and spices, typically served with rice.
Cuisines
Kerala
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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15-20 | Shallot , small |
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1 cup | Coconut , grated |
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1 tablespoon | Coriander Seed |
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5-6 | Red Chili , dried |
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1/2 teaspoon | Fenugreek Seed |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Tamarind paste |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Peel the shallots and set them aside.
- 2 In a pan, dry roast the grated coconut until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- 3 In the same pan, dry roast coriander seeds, dried red chilies, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant.
- 4 Grind the roasted coconut and spices into a smooth paste with a little water.
- 5 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 6 Add curry leaves and the peeled shallots. Sauté until the shallots are translucent.
- 7 Add the ground coconut paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add tamarind paste and water to the mixture. Stir to combine.
- 9 Simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens and the flavors meld.
- 10 Adjust seasoning as needed and remove from heat.
Tips
For a richer taste, roast the coconut until it is a deep brown color without burning it.