Ulli (Shallots) Theeyal

Ingredients

Small Onion - 1 Cup 

Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp

Tamarind – Gooseberry sized ball

Salt – to taste

Grated Coconut – 1/2 cup

Coriander Powder- 1 tbsp

Red Chilly Powder – 1 1/2 tbsp

Oil – 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp

Dry Red Chillies – 02-04
Green chilli: 1-2 nos

Curry Leaves – few
Coconut Slices: 3-4 tbsp

Method:

Heat a pan and dry the roast grated coconut till brown color. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder, Saute well. Add little water, Grind the roasted coconut to a smooth paste. Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup water and extract the juice and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan, add small onion, green chilli and coconut slices. Sauté well. Add 2 cup water into this, pour tamarind extract. Cover and Cook for 10 minutes or till onion turns soft.  Add the ground paste. Reduce the flame to low and allow to cook for another 4-5 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. splutter mustard seeds, red chilli and curry leaves. Pour the seasoning over the curry. Serve hot with rice....