Baby Potato Theeyal Recipe - Kerala Style Potatoes In Shallots And Roasted Coconut
Baby Potato Theeyal Recipe (Kerala Style Potatoes In Shallots And Roasted Coconut Recipe) is a recipe that has got inspired by the authentic Chettinad style "theeyal" curry. The recipe is made with baby potatoes which are pressure cooked and simmered in with the Chettinad flavored, spicy and rich curry.
Ingredients
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250 grams Baby Potatoes
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halved
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1/2 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions)
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1 Tomato
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finely chopped
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5 Green Chillies
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slit
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1 inch Ginger
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chopped
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5 cloves Garlic
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chopped
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Spice Powders
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2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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2 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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2 sprig Curry leaves
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To Grind
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1 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions)
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1 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
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crushed
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Coconut Oil
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for cooking
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Potato Theeyal Recipe (Potatoes in shallots and roasted coconut Recipe) by dry roasting the onion, coconut and cumin seeds on a medium pan till it is nice and brown
Step 2
Once done let it cool down and then blend it using a hand blender into a fine paste
Step 3
Pressure cook the baby potatoes with the skin in a pressure cooker with 1 cup water till it is half done, leave it for about 3 whistles
Step 4
Once done release the pressure naturally by take it away from the heat
Step 5
Drain all the water and wash the potatoes under cold water, so once it cools down, it will be easy to remove the skin from the potato
Step 6
In another pan heat oil, add curry leaves,let the leaves splutter for few seconds and add pearl onion, ginger, garlic, green chili and sauté till it is golden brown
Step 7
Then add the tomato and sauté till it is cooked and the raw smell goes away
Step 8
Stir in coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, curry leaves and the coconut paste and fry till the aroma comes out
Step 9
You can add water if you feel if it is too thick
Step 10
Let it cook for 2 minutes
Step 11
Finally, add the boiled baby potatoes, season it according to your taste
Step 12
Simmer for 3 to 4 more minutes
Step 13
Serve Potato Theeyal Recipe along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Palak Raita for an everyday meal with family