Ingredients: 1 beetroot, grated / shredded2 cups cabbage , grated / shredded6 shallots, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg
Carrot, Beans and Spinach Thoran
Ingredients: 1 big / 1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped1 cup beans, chopped1 cup spinach, chopped1 small onion, chopped3 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Black Eyed Beans / Vellapayar Thoran
Ingredients: 1 cup black eyed beans / vellapayar3/4 -1 cup grated coconut2 shallots2 garlic cloves4-5 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ivy Gourd / Kovakka / Thondekai Palya
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kovakka / ivy gourd / thondekai1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder6 garlic cloves with skin, crushed4-5 green chillies, finely chopped2 medium onions, finely chopped2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp sugar (optional)salt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 -1 1/2 tbsp chana dal / kadalaparippu3 dry […]
Bread Fruit / Kadachakka Mezhukkupuratti
Ingredients: 1/2 of medium bread fruit/ kadachakka1/4 tsp turmeric powder7-8 shallots, crushed2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 – 2 tsp red chilli flakes / crushed red chillies ( as required)1/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti / Long Beans Stir Fry
Ingredients: 300 gm long beans / achinga payar6 shallots, crushed1 sprig curry leaves2-3 tsp chilli flakes1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Choko / Chow Chow Thoran
Ingredients: 1 choko / chayote / chow chow3 big garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dal1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop choko into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat […]
Pappadam Thoran
Ingredients: 6 pappadams3/4 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 cup onion, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 green chilli, finely chopped2 dry red chillies3/4 tsp mustard seeds3/4 tsp urad dalsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Cut pappadams into small cubes and fry them in oil and keep it aside. Crush grated […]
Pumpkin – Sprouted Green Gram Thoran/ Mathanga – Mulappicha Cherupayar Thoran
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin / mathanga, peeled and chopped into small pieces1 cup sprouted green gram / mulappicha cherupayar1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies2 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Crush together grated coconut, green chillies, shallots and cumin seeds and keep it aside. […]
Beetroot – Sprouted Green Gram (Mulappicha Cheyupayar) Thoran
Ingredients: 1 big beetroot, grated1 onion, chopped1 1/2 cup sprouted green gram / mulappicha cherupayar1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/4 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. […]
Kale Parippu (Toor Dal) Thoran
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale1/2 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu3 green chillies, chopped3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 garlic cloves3 shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urad dal2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash the dal and cook in a pan adding salt and […]
Snow Peas – Cabbage Thoran
Ingredients: 1/4 kg cabbage, chopped100 gm snow peas, chopped4 green chillies, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp urad dal2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop cabbage and snow peas into small pieces. Crush together grated coconut, green chillies, turmeric powder and […]