Ulli Theeyal

Ingredients :

Button Onions sliced into thin pieces-  10 nos

Grated Coconut -1/2 cup

Tamarind -small lemon sized

Red Chilly Powder -1 tsp

Coriander Powder- 2 tsp

Cumin Powder -1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder- 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida(Kaayam)-a pinch

Fenugreek Powder(Uluvappodi)- a pinch

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves-  a few

Salt - to taste

Oil - as needed

Method :

1. Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup of warm water and take the extract from it.
2. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a small pan and saute coconut and fenugreek seeds till brown.Add chilly powder,coriander powder,cumin powder and turmeric powder and stir fry till it gives an aroma.
3. Keep aside and cool.Grind it to a smooth fine paste by adding enough water.
4. Heat 2 tbsp of oil and add mustard seeds,curry leaves and whole red chillies and allow it to splutter.Add asafoetida,salt into it,and saute for a while .Add chopped onion and saute it till it becomes soft.
5. Add tamarind extract into it and allow it to boil for 2-3 minutes.If necessary add water.Now add the ground paste into it and simmer for furthur 4-5 minutes.
6. Serve hot with rice.