This Thoren (tor-in), or dry curry, is mild and pleasant. It is substantial enough to hold it's own as a main dish, served with chapati, and just as tasty as a mild sidekick to a spicier curry. Look for green bananas/plantains in the exotic fruit section of your local grocery store (usually around the pineapples, mangoes, and kiwis). The skin of the green banana is much thicker than that of it's yellow brother, and will probably need to be cut off. Also, don't expect this dish to be sweet, as green bananas are not!
Ingredients
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1-2 green bananas, peeled and diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 green chili, diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup coconut powder
1. Soak green banana pieces in water; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large wok/nonstick saucepan; add mustard seeds. When seeds start to pop, add onion, chili, and salt; sauté until lightly browned. Drain green banana, add to onion mixture; stir to mix. Add turmeric, garlic powder, and coconut; stir to mix. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through.
Variations:
*Replace green banana with green beans for a similar thoren, equally good!
I am an American married to a South Indian. I love the delicious food that my mother-in-law makes, but I can never seem to get my hands on any authentic South Indian recipes. This blog is simply a collection of dishes I have learned by watching Ammachi ("grandma") in the kitchen. From the heart of our home to yours, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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Fried Fish
This marinade is spicy and delicious! I think it would work just as well on chicken or beef. Great as a side dish along with another curry and rice or chappati.
Ingredients
1 lb. white fish fillets (tilapia, halibut, cod, etc.)
1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp turmeric
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3-4 Tbsp water
1. Mix all spices, lemon juice, and water into a watery paste. Apply to uncooked fish fillets; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Fry or bake and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 lb. white fish fillets (tilapia, halibut, cod, etc.)
1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp turmeric
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3-4 Tbsp water
1. Mix all spices, lemon juice, and water into a watery paste. Apply to uncooked fish fillets; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Fry or bake and enjoy!
Beetroot Thoren (Dry Curry)
This dish is a slightly sweet, slightly spicy sidekick that is a refreshing and visually striking accompaniment. The important thing is to get the beets and their greens shredded very fine. And PLEASE wear an apron for this...unless, of course, purple splatters are your style. There is no liquid in this curry, so it will be dry. And very purple. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 Tbsp mustard seeds
1/2 onion, shredded
1 green chili, minced
2 large beets, shredded
Beet greens, chopped
1/2 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp salt
2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1. Heat oil in large skillet; add mustard seeds. When seeds start to pop, add onion and chilies; cook until browned.
2. Add beets, greens, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and coconut. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and beets are tender.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 Tbsp mustard seeds
1/2 onion, shredded
1 green chili, minced
2 large beets, shredded
Beet greens, chopped
1/2 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp salt
2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1. Heat oil in large skillet; add mustard seeds. When seeds start to pop, add onion and chilies; cook until browned.
2. Add beets, greens, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and coconut. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and beets are tender.
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