Theeyal (Mixed vegetables in a roasted coconut gravy)

Ingredients

To be roasted & ground to a fine paste

1 cup grated coconut

1 tsp coriander seeds

5-6 dry red chillies

1 onion sliced

a few curry leaves

1 cup vegetables cut lengthwise ( potato, carrot & onion )

1 tsp tamarind paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp mustard seeds

2-3 dry red chillies

a few curry leaves

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

Method

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan & roast together the 1st five ingredients till they turn dark brown. Turn off the heat & allow to cool.

Meanwhile cook the chopped vegetables with turmeric powder & salt.

Grind the roasted coconut mixture adding as little water as possible.

Add tamarind paste to the cooked vegetables & bring to boil. Add the coconut paste, salt to taste & cook for a few mins.

Turn off heat.

To season Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan & add mustard till it splutters. Add dry red chillies & curry leaves & fry for a min. Turn off heat & add this to the gravy.

Serve hot with rice.

Entry for "Side Dishes from India" Event from Suma's VeggiePlatter