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1. Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a
frying pan and add ˝ cup of the chopped onions.
2. Sauté well till brown add the curry leaves, coriander seeds
and fenugreek seeds.
3. Stir for a few more minutes and remove and keep aside.
4. On a low heat, dry roast the coconut till brown.
5. Blend the coconut with the onion mixture adding half a cup of
water.
6. Cook the dal, jack fruit seed in pressure cooker with
water.
7. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and add the mustard
seeds.
8. When they splutter, add the curry leaves and remaining onions
and shallots and fry till brown.
9. Add the tamarind extract and ˝ cup water and salt.
10.When it starts to boil,
add the blended paste, dal and cook on a low flame for 15 minutes.
Theeyal is a spicy vegetable curry which goes very well with rice,
this is a common dish and much preferred by the Hindus. Theeyal is
one of the most important accompaniment in sadhya.
