Ingredients
1.VanPayar(Red gram)- 1 cup
2.Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
3.Garlic cloves - 4
4.Small shallots/Kunjulli - 5 chopped
5.Red chillies - 2 no
6.Salt
7.Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
8.Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
9.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
10.Coconut oil - 2 tsp
11.Curry leaves
Preparation
1.If you are making thoran better you just crush the coconut before adding.Because it will reduce the big coconut pieces.
2.Cook the vanpayar by adding salt and nearly 2 cups of water to it.Cook it in pressure cooker for nearly 20 mts.If you soak the vanpayar in water for at least 3 to 4 hours,it will cook easier.If there is any water left either evaporate it or drain it out.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds ,then add the red chillies and curry leaves to it.Then add the chopped kunjullies and chopped garlic to it .Saute it well.Then keep it in simmer and add red chilli powder and turmeric powder to it.
4.Add the cooked vanpayar to it and mix it well.Add crushed coconut to it and saute it well.Check the salt .It is the best combination with kanji ....and puttu.