Thoran (Cabbage-Carrot) (തോരൻ)
Category: curry — dry vegetable stir-fry
Course: side dish | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: sadya
lunch
daily

Finely-shredded vegetable stir-fried with grated coconut; a signature Kerala dry side.

Spice level: 2
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Cabbage (shredded), carrot (julienned)
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Fresh coconut, grated
qty: 20
unit: g
name: Green chillies, sliced
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Mustard seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Urad dal (split)
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Coconut oil
qty: 7
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Burst mustard and urad dal in hot coconut oil; add curry leaves and green chillies.
Add the shredded vegetables, turmeric, salt and two tablespoons of water; cover and steam 8 minutes.
Add grated coconut, stir and cook a minute until dry and just crisp.
Serve as a side to rice meals or in a sadya.

Tags: side
vegan
dry