Ingredients

• For coconut mixture (thenga thirummiyathu):
• 3 tbsp - (45 - 50 g) grated coconut
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped and crushed
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• Other ingredients
• 2 tsp - oil
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - jeera (cumin seeds)
• 1/4 tsp - urad dal
• 1 cup (200 g) - boiled vanpayaru (dark red beans) (or Wash and soak 1/2 cup - (100 g) - vanpayaru( dark red beans ) in 300 ml - water for 6 hours ( or overnight ). Pressure cook for 25 minutes (reduce heat to medium after 2 nd whistle and cook for 20 minutes ). Allow the pressure cooker to cool naturally.
• 1/2 tsp - salt (or to taste)

How to Make Vanpayar Thoran

• For coconut mixture (thenga thirummiyathu): Mix all the ingredients well and keep aside (Do not mix with water).Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
• When they crackle, add jeera and urad dal and saute on low heat for 1 minute.
• Add boiled vanpayaru, grated coconut mixture and adjust salt to taste.
• Do not add water when cooking.
• Cover with a tight lid and cook on a low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until done. For coconut mixture (thenga thirummiyathu): Serve as a side dish with rice /kanji.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World