Name: Ulli Theeyal Recipe recipe by Mithra cse at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5-6 Tbsp Sesame oil; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp Whole black pepper; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 bowl of fresh ground coconut; 5-6 whole red chillies; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; For the Ulli Theeyal :1/4 bowl of sesame oil; 1 whole red chilli; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds; 5-6 Curry Leaves; 1 bowl whole shallots; 3 Tbsp of the ground masala; 4 -6 Tbsp tamarind extract; Pinch of Asafoetida; 1 tbsp jaggery; 1 tsp garlic paste; Salt to taste

ABOUT Ulli Theeyal Recipe RECIPE

Ulli Theeyal is a delicious Indian onion based curry from Kerala. This recipe can be made with or without coconut. This tastes best when served with white rice.

Ingredients Serving: 4

5-6 Tbsp Sesame oil
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Whole black pepper
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 bowl of fresh ground coconut
5-6 whole red chillies
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
For the Ulli Theeyal :1/4 bowl of sesame oil
1 whole red chilli
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
5-6 Curry Leaves
1 bowl whole shallots
3 Tbsp of the ground masala
4 -6 Tbsp tamarind extract
Pinch of Asafoetida
1 tbsp jaggery
1 tsp garlic paste
Salt to taste

Instructions

The Masala: In a pan, add oil. Once the oil is heated, add fenugreek, cumin seeds, whole black pepper and coriander seeds.
Roast until brown.
Now, add the coconut and saute until the coconut turns dark brown.
While roasting, add red chillies and stir. Now add the turmeric powder and mix well.
Now grind or blend the mixture into a paste.
Making the Ulli Theeyal: In a pan, add oil.
Once the oil is slightly hot, break a red chilli in half and add it.
Now add the mustard seeds.
Once they splutter, add fenugreek leaves, curry leaves and the shallots. Stir well.
Now add in the ground masala, and tamarind extract.
Stir well and add in the asafoetida and jaggery.
At the end add garlic and salt.
Mix well together.

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