Naranga Thairu (Thayir) / Curd Lemon / Lemon Raita

Ingredients:

1 lemon

1/2 cup yogurt

1-2 green chillies / birds eye chilli, cut into thin rounds

2 shallots, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp ginger, thinly sliced

1 sprig curry leaves

2 dry red chillies, broken

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

salt to taste

2-3 tsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Steam cook or boil lemon until soft and cut it into small pieces.
2. Add to a bowl and combine it with yogurt, chopped green chilli and salt.
3. Heat coconut oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds.
4. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
5. Add sliced shallots and ginger and cook till shallot turns light golden.
6. Pour this seasoning over the curd lemon and keep it covered for 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve with rice and other side-dishes..

Recipe Source: Yummy O Yummy