Green onion/Spring onion/scallions thoran (Serves 4)

Thoran is an integral part of  South Indian cuisine. Here we are introducing a new variant made with green onions/scallions and it came out pretty tasty. The recipe was given by Vinitha (Suji’s SIL) who first introduced this dish to us. Thanks a bunch chechi for the recipe. It tastes quite similar to beans thoran and is a welcome change  from the usual  thorans we are so used to…So here you go…

Green onions/Spring onion 4 bundle, finely chopped
Red chilly powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
Grated coconut ¼ cup
Cumin seeds ¼ tsp
Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Salt as needed
Oil ½ tsp

Preparation

Heat oil in a pan at medium heat and splutter mustard seeds. Follow up with finely chopped green onions/spring onions. Mix well and cook covered for 3 minutes. Open lid and add red chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix all these well and cook covered for a few minutes. After a while, open the lid and allow all the liquid to evaporate. Grind together cumin seeds and coconut. Once the green onions are cooked and attained a dry consistency, add the coconut mixture and combine well. Adjust salt and take off from the stove. Serve with rice..