Spring Onion Thoran (Stir Fried Green Onion/ Scallions with Coconut)

Recipe No: 192

I had this good friend who once casually mentioned that they are having Spring Onion Thoran for lunch. I thought it was a clever idea and gave it a try. I was completely shocked when it reminded me of my Mother's Ulli/ Shallots thoran, which I used to eat a lot. But considering the effort to peel all those Shallots and its cost here in US, Green/ Spring Onions are a good and clever alternative when your taste buds just want to reacquaint with that old lovely taste.

Ingredients                                  Serves 2

• Chopped Spring Onions……….2 Cups
• Oil……………………………..……..1 Tablespoon
• Mustard Seeds……………………1/4 teaspoon
• Shallots sliced…………………….2
• Green Chilly chopped…..……..1
• Grated Coconut………………….2-3 Tablespoons
• Turmeric Powder………………..1/4 Teaspoon
• Salt as needed

Method of Preparation

1. Heat Oil in a pan on medium high heat and splutter the Mustard seeds.
2. Add Shallots and saute till golden brown.
3. Add chopped Spring Onions and Green Chilly; saute for a minute.
4. Mix together grated Coconut, Turmeric Powder and Salt; place this in the middle of the sauteed Spring Onion mixture (make some space by moving the Spring Onions to the sides).
5. Cover the Coconut with the Spring Onion from the sides; close the pan; reduce the heat to low and let it cook for around 3 minutes.
6. Open the pan, mix thoroughly and let extra Water (if any) evaporate on high heat.
7. Serve hot with Rice.

Notes:

• If you are washing the Spring Onions just before using, take care to wipe them dry before chopping.
• Don't use a chopper/ food processor to chop the Spring Onions.
• Make sure to use both green and white parts of Spring Onions.

 






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