Ulli Theeyal Recipe - Shallots Curry Recipe

Theeyal is a staple dish in all south indian home. It is nothing but a kuzhambu which has a base of roasted coconut masala and you add any veggies in that. If you dont have any veggie the addition of peeled shallots make this so yummy.

You can add brinjal, drumstick in this too. it will make it so tasty. Will be sharing the many version soon..

Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 35 to 40 mins

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 tblspn

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Shallots - 15

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Salt to taste

Tamarind - 1 small lime size

Water - 3 cups

For Roasting:

Coconut - 1 cup

Coriander Seeds - 1 tblspn

Dry Red Chilli - 6

Shallots - 3

Curry leaves a handful

Method:

Take tamarind and soak it in 1 cup of water for 10 mins. Squeeze and strain the juice.

Take all roasting ingredients in a kadai. Roast till golden. Cool it and add it to a blender. Puree till smooth.

Heat oil in a kadai. Add In mustard, fenugreek and curry leaves. Let them sizzle.

Now add in shallots and curry leaves. Mix well.

Now add in ground masala, tamarind juice and water. Season with salt and mix well.

Bring it to boil, simmer for 15 to 20 mins till oil floats on top.

Serve.