Theeyal

Theeyal (pronounced|t̪iːjal) is a South Indian dish. It is quite similar to sambar, another popular South Indian dish. Theeyal originates from the state of Kerala in South India, a region where coconut is often used in cuisine. Theeyal is made from a spice mixture consisting of roasted coconut, coriander seeds, dried red chili and fenugreek. All spices are ground to a paste and cooked in tamarind water with vegetables. When completed it look like a rich medium brown gravy and is normally mixed with rice.