Thakkali Aviyal

Ingredients

1. Tomato – 3 large, cut into 6 – 8 pieces

Onion / savola – 1 med-small, sliced

Green chilies – 3, slit

Drumstick/muringakka – 1, cut into 3 inch pieces and slit

Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Chilly powder – 1.5 tsp

Salt – To taste

Water – 1/2 cup

2. Grated coconut – 1 cup

Cumin seeds – 1 pinch

3. Coconut oil – 2 – 3 tsp

Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Method

1. Grind the grated coconut and cumin seeds  in the small bowl of a mixie.

2. Combine the ingredients numbered 1 in a cheena chatti or any deep pan. Cook covered at medium heat until half-done, or about 10 – 15 minutes . Add the ground coconut. Mix well and cook until done. Pour 2-3 tsp coconut oil and a few curry leaves. Set aside for 10 minutes. Mix well and serve hot with rice.