🧅 Traditional Kerala-Style Onion Curry (Nadan Ulli Curry)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups small onions / shallots (peeled & sliced)
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp fennel powder (optional)
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ cup thick coconut milk
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (or any cooking oil)
• Salt – to taste
• Water – as needed

Preparation Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, followed by sliced onions.
2. Sauté until onions turn soft and light golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes.
4. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, fennel powder and fry on low flame for 1–2 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy and oil separates.
6. Add about ½–1 cup water and salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in coconut milk, simmer for 2–3 minutes (do not boil too much after adding coconut milk).
8. Finally, sprinkle garam masala, mix well, and switch off.

Serving Suggestion:

• Serve hot with chapati, appam, dosa, or rice.
• Garnish with a few fresh curry leaves or a drizzle of coconut oil for authentic Kerala flavor.