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Vegetable Thoran

🍽 4 servingsPrep 10 min · Cook 10–15 min🔥 ~70 kcal / serving
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Ingredients (8)

Servings
  • coconut oil1 tbsp
  • mustard seeds1 tsp
  • small onion1
  • green chillies1.5
  • turmeric powder1 pinch
  • fresh coconut0.25 cup
  • salt0.5 tsp
  • any vegetables2 cup

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pan.

  2. 2

    Add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  4. 4

    Add the turmeric powder and green chillies.

  5. 5

    Stir in the grated coconut and sauté for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Add the chopped vegetables and salt.

  7. 7

    Cook according to the vegetable used:

  8. 8

    Beans: Sprinkle with a little water, cover and cook for 5–7 minutes.

  9. 9

    Carrot, cabbage or spinach: Cook uncovered over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.

  10. 10

    Mix well and serve hot.

Notes & variations

Kerala Meals Rice Sambar Rasam Suitable for beans, cabbage, carrot, beetroot, spinach and snake gourd. Coconut oil gives the authentic Kerala aroma.

Nutrition

estimated
Servings
70
Calories
2.6
Carbs
0.7
Protein
6.7
Fat
1.1
Fibre
Per1 serving4 servings
Calories70 kcal280 kcal
Carbs2.6 g10.4 g
Protein0.7 g2.8 g
Fat6.7 g26.8 g
Fibre1.1 g4.4 g