Friday, August 19, 2011

Pappadan Curry (Pappadam Ozhichu curry)

Ingredients

1.Fried pappadam - 12 no
2.Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
3.Small shallots/Kunjulli - 3 no
4.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
5.Red chilli powder - 1 table spoon
6.Jeerakam/Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
7.Salt

For seasoning

1.Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
2.Shallots/Kunjulli - 5 sliced
3.Red chillies - 2
4.Curry leaves
5.Oil - 2 tsp

Preparation

1.Fry the pappadam and keep it aside.

2.Make fine paste of coconut,red chilli powder,shallots,turmeric powder,and jeerakam.

3.In a pan heat the oil and splutter the mustard seeds ,add the chopped kunjulli and saute it well.Then to this add red chillies and curry leaves.Then pour the grounded paste to it and bring it to boil.

4.Crush the pappadam with your hands and add this to the curry then turn off the fire and keep it aside.

I got this recipe from one t.v show ,it is a best combination for chappathi.