Theeyal

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Ingredients of Theeyal

• Shallots or pearl onions - one cup
• large onions - 2
• garlic cloves - 2
• grated coconut - 1 cup
• coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon
• methi seeds - 1 teaspoon
• tamarind extract - 1 tablespoon
• chili powder - 1 tablespoon
• turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• oil - 2 teaspoons
• salt to taste
• curry leaves - a few

Preparation of Theeyal

1. Peel and chop the large onions fine. Heat one teaspoon of the oil in a frying pan and add ½ cup of the chopped onions. saute well and when browned, add the curry leaves, coriander seeds and methi seeds.
2. Stir for a few more minutes and remove and keep aside. 
3. Wipe the pan and add the coconut.
4. On a low heat, dry roast the coconut till brown (not burned).
5. When it is cool, blend the coconut with the onion mixture adding a half cup of water. 
6. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and add the mustard seeds.
7. When they pop, add the curry leaves and remaining onions and shallots and stir till browned.
8. Add the tamarind extract and ½ cup water and salt.
9. When it starts to simmer, add the blended paste and cook on a low fire for 20 - 30 minutes.