bitter gaurd theeyal (karathya theeyal)

" theeyal " which means 'burnt curry' is a typical kerala dish,in which the main ingredients are coconut and tamarind .and usually this dish is a dark brown in colour.spicy and tasty also...


things needed
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bitter guard-1 nos
sambar onions-1cup
tamarind pulp -2tbsp

cut the bitter guard into thin slices,clean the sambar onions and fry it separately in the oil. cook the fried vegetables with tamarind pulp and salt.

for masala
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coconut-1
red chilly -7or8
methi(fenugreek seeds) -1/4tsp
dhanya(coriander seeds)1 1/2tbsp
garlic(optional) 2nos

dry fry the coconut ,red chilly,methi, dhanya,and garlic till it become brown .you have to fry this in a medium flame , otherwise the coconut will burnt very fast.when the coconut become brown putt off the fire and allow it to cool. grind these ingredients into a very smooth paste.add this masala to the cooked vegetables and boil for another 5 to 10 minutes.season with mustard and currypatha.



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