SPRING ONION THORAN OR UPPERI

SPRING ONION THORAN OR UPPERI: This is a very simple thoran. This recipe does not use the traditional thoran mix. It can be had with rice and can substitute for any other thoran.

For those who do not know what thoran is – “it is a keralite dish made with vegetables mainly and coconut mix. The mixture is cooked on low heat for a small amount of time. Hence a very healthy option”.

Spring onion has 45% vitamin C and has potassium also. It also has vitamin A and K. It helps in digestion and improves blood flow. It should take less than 5 minutes to prepare it.

INGREDIENTS:

Spring onions – a small bunch (around 5 or 6)

Mustard seeds – a pinch

Fennel seeds – a pinch

Coconut scraped – 2 to 3 table spoons

Turmeric powder – a pinch

Chilli powder - ½ teaspoon

Garam masala powder – a pinch

Salt to taste

Oil - ¼ tablespoon

METHOD:

Clean and chop the spring onions. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter the mustard seeds and add fennel seeds. Add the chopped spring onions. Sauté and immediately add salt, scraped coconut, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder. Sauté for about one minutes and serve!!!!!

NB: Do not overcook the spring onions.