Kerala Theeyal
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 cup shallots or pearl onions -
2 large onions
2 cloves garlic
1 cup grated coconut -
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon methi seeds -
1 tablespoon tamarind extract -
1 tablespoon chile powder -
1 teaspoon turmeric powder -
2 teaspoons oil -
1 teaspoon salt to taste
4 medium curry leaves - a few
 

Preparation:

Peel and chop the large onions fine. Heat one teaspoon of the oil in a frying pan and add 1/2 cup of the chopped onions. Sauté well and when browned, add the curry leaves, coriander seeds and methi seeds. Stir for a few more minutes and remove and keep aside. Wipe the pan and add the coconut. On a low heat, dry roast the coconut until brown (not burned). When it is cool, blend the coconut with the onion mixture adding a half cup of water. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the curry leaves and remaining onions and shallots and stir until browned. Add the tamarind extract and 1/2 cup water and salt. When it starts to simmer, add the blended paste and cook on a low fire for 20 - 30 minutes. Source: Maya Nair