Ulli Theeyal Recipe

June 28, 2022

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Ulli Theeyal Recipe with Step by Step Pictures. Onion curry made with shallots, roasted coconut and spices which goes well with rice.

Amma makes theeyal at least once in a week..But the taste of it varies each time she makes it. It depends on the ingredient or vegetable which she puts in. Sometimes amma makes it with yam or with drumstick or pumpkin. She had even made theeyal only with garlic, if she has no vegetable on hold.

To accompany this dish, she makes another gravy which we call as Urundai Kulambu. She makes small dumplings out of ground green gram dal with some spices and simmers that in a mild coconut gravy. I should tell you this, it tasted so awesome with this spicy theeyal. My mouth is still watering. I will surely post that recipe soon.

She also makes some drumstick leaves thoran too. She always feeds me this when I was little and it tasted so heavenly.

About this Recipe

Theeyal is a traditional South Indian dish from the Indian state of Kerala. It has a soupy texture and is made with spices such as roasted coconut, coriander seeds, dried red chilli, and fenugreek. All spices are ground into a paste and cooked with vegetables in tamarind water.

In Malayalam, ulli refers to small onions/shallots/sambar onion. Theeyal means burnt dish, referring to the main ingredient, roasted coconut, which is usually dark brown in colour and flavoured with tamarind. It complements rice and any side dish.

Ingredients for Ulli Theeyal recipe

Shallots :
Shallots are a little sweeter than regular onions and have a more subtle flavor. They are good used in raw applications where you want an oniony flavor without too much punch, such as in salads and vinaigrettes, , or in slow roasted or braised dishes, where their sweetness can enhance a dish without watering it down.

Coconut :
Coconut is a key ingredient in the dish, and it is added by roasting and grinding it with other spices like dried red chilli, Coriander seeds, and tamarind.

Dry Red Chilli :
Dry red chilli is a condiment that enhances the flavour and colour of food. It contains medicinal and homoeopathic properties. We provide red chillies that are uniform in shape and size. It is mostly used to season foods. The chillies have a strong flavour.

Ulli Theeyal Recipe | Onion Curry Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Kerala

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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