tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post116569317675707635..comments2024-03-26T20:25:42.791+00:00Comments on Food, In The Main...: Kothavarakkai (cluster beans) thoranShammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905000396589717457noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1166141239747980732006-12-15T00:07:00.000+00:002006-12-15T00:07:00.000+00:00well recipe is too simplei dont like adding coconu...well recipe is too simple<BR/>i dont like adding coconut usually<BR/>but i guess once in a while wont hurt<BR/>will try ur simple recipe though<BR/>thanks for sharing the recipejayakarthikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931875743793933852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1165855151250007492006-12-11T16:39:00.000+00:002006-12-11T16:39:00.000+00:00Gini, Anon: Thanks!Saffon: Ok, dont rub it in - I ...Gini, Anon: Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Saffon: Ok, dont rub it in - I know I'm being contrary! :) I still maintain that I dont like chunks of coconut in anything or coconut in sweets and chocolate :) That's my new line now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1165854721892201772006-12-11T16:32:00.000+00:002006-12-11T16:32:00.000+00:00yumm... Haven't had kothavarakkai in a long time a...yumm... Haven't had kothavarakkai in a long time as well.<BR/><BR/>but...but...what's this? a coconut recipe on your blog??? how so? <BR/><BR/>cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1165814167326967222006-12-11T05:16:00.000+00:002006-12-11T05:16:00.000+00:00awesome pic, the pic of the thoran with rice...awesome pic, the pic of the thoran with rice...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1165800601595581482006-12-11T01:30:00.000+00:002006-12-11T01:30:00.000+00:00Shammi,you nailed it!!Your definition is very corr...Shammi,you nailed it!!Your definition is very correct. The only thing I do different is that we don't add dals while tempering- mustard seeds and curry leaves. Looks delicious!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1165786511793017272006-12-10T21:35:00.000+00:002006-12-10T21:35:00.000+00:00Hi AnnieThanks for giving me your family's authent...Hi Annie<BR/><BR/>Thanks for giving me your family's authentic recipe for thoran! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12940096.post-1165773903411263362006-12-10T18:05:00.000+00:002006-12-10T18:05:00.000+00:00Hello Shyamala,I really enjoy your blog. I am orig...Hello Shyamala,<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy your blog. I am originally from Kerala and recently I happened to develop an interest in cooking / recipes from other parts of India. Anyways, one day I stumbled upon your blog and I am really glad I did…. I made a lot of stuff based on your guidance. Today I happened to see your recipe for Kothavarakkai (cluster beans) thoran. This recipe might be correct in some parts of kerala. However, I thought of letting you know the way my family makes thoran. <BR/><BR/>Ingredients:<BR/><BR/>Any vegetable, finely chopped <BR/>grated coconut<BR/>fresh green chillies<BR/>grated ginger<BR/>a few curry leaves<BR/>salt<BR/><BR/>For tempering:<BR/><BR/>1 tsp oil<BR/>2 tsp urad dal<BR/>2 tsp chana dal [optional]<BR/>1 tsp mustard seeds<BR/><BR/>Method:<BR/><BR/>My mom does not pre-cook the vegetables. However, it’s somewhat optional. <BR/>Coarsely grind coconut, green chillies and ginger. [sometimes I do not grind this]<BR/>Mix the coconut paste, salt and curry leaves with the vegetable. <BR/>Once the mustard seeds start popping and dals are slightly brown, reduce heat and add the vegetable and mix it properly. Cover it and cook at low heat. Stir in between. My mom will not add any water… I add a little water since I am afraid whether I will burn the vegetable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com