May 7, 2014

Mixed Vegetable Theeyal



Curries have always been a special part of Indian cuisine. Kerala dishes are no exception. Theeyal is a vegetarian side dish in Kerala cuisine. I already posted Zucchini Theeyal, TomatoTheeyal in my blog. (See the link). Here is another one Theeyal “Mixed Vegetable Theeyal”. So, here we have a delicious and mouthwatering recipe of mixed vegetable Theeyal, which is sure to take your taste-buds on a delightful ride.

Ingredients:

Tamarind                       gooseberry size ball
Turmeric powder             ½ tsp.
Salt                               to taste.
Water                            as needed

Vegetables
Raw banana                     ½ no.
Beetroot                           ½ no
Carrot                              1 no
Okra                                5 no.
Potato                             2 no.
Green Beans                     8 no
Bell pepper (capsicum)       1 no.

 For roasting and grinding
Oil                                   1 tsp.  
Grated Coconut                  1 cup
Coriander Powder                2 tbsp.
Red Chili Powder                 1 tbsp
Fenugreek powder               ½ tsp.

For Tempering        
Coconut oil                         2 tbsp
Mustard seeds                    1 tsp.
Curry leaves                        few
Grated coconut                    1 tbsp.
Dry red chilies                     2 no.


Method:
  • Wash and chop all vegetables lengthwise. Cook it in the microwave for 5 minutes. Shallow fry all vegetables in one minute in coconut oil.  Keep aside.
  • Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes and extract juice.
  • Cook all the vegetables (except okra) in little water along with  little salt and turmeric until soft but not mushy.
  • Heat the pan add ½ tsp of oil; fry the coconut till golden brown. Simmer and add all masalas powders and stir and fry till it gives you a good aroma.  Keep aside for cooling.
  • Grind everything to a smooth paste along with 1 cup water.
  • Take a cooking pan and add the ground paste, cooked vegetables and fried okra along with more water and salt. Simmer on medium flame for 5 -7 minutes.
  • Add the tamarind juice in it and let it boil in medium flame
  • Reduce flame and allow the gravy to thicken.
  • Heat a oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Then add all other tempering and fry till coconut change in brown color.
  • Pour the seasoning over the Theeyal and mix gently.
  • Serve hot with steam rice.

My other Theeyal Recipes: Zucchini Theeyal, Tomato Theeyal


8 comments:

  1. Sadhanaji,

    I love your recipes and I love theeyal.The coconut oil that we get here is generally not very fresh.Which brand coconut oil do you use?Thank you for all the lovely recipes.

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  2. theeyal with mixed veggies is very new and innovative. Would love to try this out.

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    1. Thank you Nandoo. Try this and give your feedback.

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  3. Thank you Geetaji. I am using Organic Extra Virgin Coconut oil (Nutiva) . I bought it from Costco.
    You can get small quantity containers from Trader Joe, Safeway and Whole Food Market.

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    1. Thank you,Sadhanaji,

      I shall get tit from Costco:)

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  4. Such lovely pictures - mouth watering! :)

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  5. Looks tempting....... Love the color!

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