THEEYAL RECIPE Theeyal is made from a spice mixture consisting of coconut, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and red chilies.

Ingredients	How to?
• 1/2 Cup grated coconut • 1 Cup baby onions • 5-6 Curry leaves • 2 tbsp Tamarind paste • 1/2 tsp Sugar • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds • 1 Pinch asafoetida • 7 Red chilies • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds • 7-8 Black peppercorns • 1 tbsp Coriander seeds • Salt to taste • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder • Water as needed • 3 tbsp Oil	• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan and fry coconut until light brown. • Add 5 red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns and fry until it produce an aroma. • Combine the turmeric powder with it and stir-fry for about 2-3 seconds. • Let it cool and then grind it to make a coarse powder, set aside. • Heat 2 tbsp oil and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and rest of the red chilies. • When the seeds start spluttering, add asafoetida and onions to it and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat. • Combine the ground masala powder with it and cook for few seconds. • Add water, tamarind paste, salt and sugar to it and bring to a boil. • Reduce the heat and Simmer for about 5-7 minutes. • Serve theeyal with steamed rice.