Carrot Thoran/ Carrot Upperi/ Carrot Stir Fry

This is a simple stir fry with carrot which is easily available round the year. This Upperi is very good for Lunch Box.

There are many different ways to prepare a Thoran. Some add coconut scraps directly while others grind coconut to a coarse paste.

Here is my recipe for Carrot Thoran

Ingredients:

Carrots                      3nos.

Turmeric Powder        ¼ Teaspoon

Grated Ginger             1 Tablespoon

Green chillies              4 nos.                 

Grated Fresh Coconut ¼ Cup

Salt                             To Taste

For Tadka/ Seasoning

Coconut Oil                 1 Tablespoon

Mustard Seeds           1 Teaspoon

Urdh dal                     1 Tablespoon

Cumin Seeds                1 Teaspoon             

Hing powder                 ¼ Teaspoon

Curry Leaves                Few

Method:

• Wash and peel the skin and grate the carrots.

• Heat the oil, add the mustard seeds, when it's starts to splutter add the urad dal. 

• Add the grated carrots, grated ginger, green chillies, salt, sprinkle 1 tbsp of water on it; cover and cook on medium heat for 8-10 mins.

• Add grated coconut and mix it well. Uncover and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes in a low flame. so that the water evaporates completely and the Thoran is dry.

• Remove from the fire and serve hot with rice and Enjoy! 

Notes:

• Everybody knows carrot shrinks while cooked!, So you want more, take more!
• Adjust the quantity of grated coconut according to your taste.

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Sweet Potato Thoran

        There are two kinds of sweet potatoes – white sweet potato and the orange sweet potato .  Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A, C, B6 and Beta carotene. Since sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index, they can be consumed by those suffering from diabetes, without any apprehensions. Though the preparation of Thoran is simple, the taste is marvelous.

Ingredients

 Medium size Sweet Potatoes         3 Nos.

Finely chopped green chilies           3 no.

Grated ginger                                 1 Tablespoon

Salt                                                To Taste

Turmeric powder                             1/8 Teaspoon

Lemon Juice                                     1 Tablespoon

To Be Grind

Shredded Coconut                          ½ Cup

Cumin Seeds                                   ½ Teaspoon

Grated Ginger                                1 Teaspoon

Green Chillies                                 2 no.

Chilli powder                                  ½ Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder                           ¼ Teaspoon 

For Seasonings: 

Coconut Oil –                                   2 Tablespoons

Mustard                                          1 Teaspoon

Urad dhal                                        1 Teaspoon

Chenna dhal                                     1 Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds                                    ½ Teaspoon

Asafetida powder                            ¼ Teaspoon.

Finely chopped curry leaves            1 string

Method:

• Clean the sweet potatoes well and lightly peel. Cut into medium  size cubes and steam it.
• Grind the coconut, ginger, chillies, Cumin seeds, Turmeric Powder and Chili Powder into a coarse paste in a dry blender with little water. 
• In a Kadai (wok), heat Coconut oil add mustard, when the mustard begins to crackle , add all other seasonings,when the dals turn slightly pinkish , add the steamed potatoes in it, and stir it well.
• Add ground coconut paste, add salt and mix it well.

• Let this cook for 5 to 7 minutes in the medium flame.

• Now Thoran is ready to Serve.
• Transfer the sweet Potato Thoran to the serving bowl, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Enjoy with hot rice and Sambhar. 

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VEGETABLE DRY SUBZIS AND THORANS

Avarakkai Thoran/ Broad Beans Thoran

Thoran / Upperi (Stir Fry with Coconut and Spices) is a typical tasty Keralite dish served with steamed rice. Today I am sharing the recipe of Avarakkai Thoran / Broad Beans Thoran, which is very easy to prepare and is a very nutritious dish. Enjoy the Thoran.

Cuisine:                    Kerala

Recipe Type:             Side Dish

Preparation Time:     10 minutes

Cooking Time      :    20 Minutes.

Ingredients:

Boiled Mochakottai       : 1 cup

Chopped Avarakkai         2 Cups

Chopped Tomatoes         1 cup

Grated Ginger                1 Tablespoon

Chopped Green chilies     2 no

Turmeric Powder             ¼ Teaspoon

Grated Fresh Coconut     2 Tablespoons

Salt                               To Taste

For Tempering:

Coconut Oil                    1 Tablespoon

Mustard Seeds               1 Teaspoon

Urdh Dal                        1 Teaspoon

Cumin Seed                   ½ Teaspoon

Red chilli                        1 no.

Curry Leaves                  1 Spring

Hing powder                  ½ Teaspoon

Method:

• Soak the Mochakottai for 12 hours, boil with a pinch of salt and keep aside.
• Wash and chop Avarakkai to very small pieces and allow it to drain in a colander.

• Heat oil in a pan. Pop mustard seeds. When it’s popped add white lentils and fry well. The lentils turn golden brown. Add red dry chilly pieces , Hing powder and curry leaves. Fry until golden brown.

•  Now add the chopped tomatoes, ginger, Turmeric Powder and chopped green chillies. Fry for 3 minutes.

• Now add the chopped Avarakkai and Mochakottai accordingly. Add salt as per your taste and sauté well. Cover the pan and cook 5 minutes.

• When Vegetables are well cooked, add the Grated coconut  and mix well.

• Uncover and sauté well. Fry Thoran until dry form. Turn off the heat. The tasty Avarakkai Thoran ready! Serve hot rice .

• Enjoy!!

Avarakkai Thoran/Broad beans Thoran

Vazhakkai Thoran/ Mezhukkupuratti /Sautéed Banana

Vazhakkai/ Green Banana/ Kaya is rich in Potassium, vitamins and dietary fibers which are great for diabetic patients.

Kaya Mezhukkupuratti is one of menu items in Sadya. Mezhukkupuratti is yet another wonderful Kerala dish.

Hope you will enjoy this tasty and nutritious Vazhakkai Thoran, a variety side dish to serve with rice.

Preparation Time:    10 Minutes

Cooking Time    :     15 Minutes

Recipe Category:      Kerala

Serves              :     4

Ingredients for Vazhakkai Thoran:

Vazhakkai/ Kaya/ Raw Banana      4 nos.

Coconut Oil                                 2 Tablespoon

Salt                                            To Taste

Grated Ginger                             1 Tablespoon

Black Pepper Powder                   ¼ Teaspoon

To Be Grind

Grated Coconut                           ¾ Cup

Green Chillies                             2 Nos

Cumin Seeds                              ½ Teaspoon

Red Chili Powder                         ¼ Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder                         ¼ Teaspoon

For Seasoning:

Coconut Oil                                 2 Teaspoon

Mustard Seeds                            ½ Teaspoon

Cumin seeds                               ¼ Teaspoon

Hing                                           ½ Teaspoon.

Broken Red chillies                       2 Nos

Curry Leaves                               Few

Method:

• Wash , Remove the skin and cut the banana into small pieces.
• In a blender  put the all above Grinding ingredients and Grind Coarsely. Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, Jeera, curry leaves, Ginger and Hing and fry it for few seconds.
• Now add the ground Coconut Paste and add a pinch of salt. Reduce the stove heat to simmer.   Fry the paste till raw smells goes away.
• Now Add the chopped banana , Black pepper powder , 2 Tablespoon of Coconut oil and Salt  into the pan. Stir well.  Cover the pan and cook it.
• Cover the Pan and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes ,stir occasionally. Then open and stir well. When all of the water is absorbed, lower the flame and add curry leaves.
• Dry out any moisture left and the Mezhukkupuratti is ready to be served with
• Hot Rice.

Enjoy!!.

How to make Kerala Style Cabbage Thoran/ Cabbage Stir Fry

Thoran basically means any dry vegetable dish - Today I’m sharing classic Kerala style cabbage Thoran. Cabbage stir fry with coconut which is very to easy to make and delicious healthy dish. Here is a simple Thoran that goes well with rice.

 Cuisine :          Kerala Style

 Time:               10 minutes  

 Cooking Time:   15 minutes  

 Serves:             4 nos.

Ingredients:

Finely Shredded Cabbage   3 cups

Turmeric Powder               ½ Teaspoon

Salt                                 To be taste

For Tempering:

Coconut oil                       2 Tablespoon

Mustard seeds                  ½ Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds                    ½ Teaspoon

Dried red chili                   2 Nos

Curry Leaves                    2 Springs

To Grind to a Coarse Paste

Grated Coconut                 1 cup

Green Chilies                    3- 4 nos.

Cumin Seeds                    ½ Teaspoon

Grated Ginger                   1 Tablespoon

Turmeric Powder               ¼ Teaspoon.

Asafetida Powder               ½ Teaspoon

Method:

• Using your hands mix grated coconut with turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ginger and Asafetida powder, everything together coarsely in blender. Keep aside.
•  Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. Season it with red chilli, mustard seeds and cumin seeds,. When the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves.

• Now add the coconut mixture ,fry it in a very low flame for 2 minutes.

• Now add the shredded cabbage  , turmeric powder and salt. Mix everything together.
• Cover the pan and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes remove the lid and stir fry for another 4-5 minutes, so that the cabbage is crunchy and not soggy.
• Serve hot with rice.

Notes:

• Use fresh cabbage and shred the cabbage uniformly.
• Use fresh coconut to prepare the paste.
• Do not add water while cooking cabbage; it will turn soggy..

 

Cabbage Thoran

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