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Kerala · Lunch

Mullangi Thoran

Traditional 130. Mullangi Thoran recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 600g white radish, grated
• 100g grated fresh coconut
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 40g shallots, finely chopped
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, crushed
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Mullangi Thoran

1. Prepare radish (5 mins, no heat): Peel white radish, grate on fine grater. Squeeze gently to remove excess moisture. Visual: radish should be moist but not wet.
2. Temper oil (1 min, high heat 180°C): Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds. Visual: seeds crackle and pop.
3. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat 160°C): Add shallots, fry until light golden. Add turmeric, green chilies, curry leaves. Visual: shallots turn translucent.
4. Add radish (8 mins, medium-high heat 170°C): Add grated radish, salt, stir well. Cook uncovered to evaporate moisture. Visual: radish will soften, liquid evaporates, becomes light golden color.
5. Add coconut (4 mins, medium heat 160°C): Add grated coconut, black pepper. Stir continuously. Visual: coconut turns light golden, entire mixture becomes drier and more fragrant.

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