Ingredients

• 100 g - small onions (shallots / chuvannulli /sambar onion), finely chopped
• 2 - potatoes, cut into cubes and boil separately
• 3/4 tsp - salt (or to taste)
• For Seasoning:
• 2 tsp - cooking oil
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - cumin ( jeera ) seeds
• 1/2 tsp - urad dal
• For coconut mixture:
• 1/4 cup ( 3 tbsp ) - grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder

How to Make Potato Shallot Thoran

• Heat oil in a frying pan. Add mustard seeds.
• When they begin to pop, add jeera (cumin seeds) and urad dal. Saute for 1 - 2 mins.
• Add chopped onions. Fry on a low heat for 2 - 3 mins on a low heat till light pink in colour.
• Add boiled potato cubes. Stir well.
• Mix with grated coconut mixture and add salt to taste.
• Do not add water. Stir occasionally.
• Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 mins till done.
• Serve as a side dish with rice.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World