Paruppu Thogayal
Elevate your South Indian meal with the earthy and flavor-packed Paruppu Thogayal, a traditional lentil chutney made with roasted toor dal, dry red chilies, a hint of black pepper, and a touch of tamarind for tanginess. This quick and wholesome recipe combines aromatic spices with the option of grated coconut for added richness, all blended into a thick, rustic paste. Perfect as a comforting meal when paired with steamed rice and a drizzle of ghee, this protein-rich dish is both simple to prepare and bursting with authentic Tamil flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, Paruppu Thogayal is a must-try for anyone seeking flavorful and satisfying Indian comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Toor dal (pigeon peas)
- 2 pieces Dry red chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Grated coconut (optional)
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 1 piece Tamarind (small marble-sized)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat a pan on medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, add the toor dal and roast it until golden and aromatic. Stir continuously to prevent burning, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the dry red chilies and black peppercorns to the pan. Roast for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 5
Transfer the cooled dal and spices to a blender or grinder. Add grated coconut (if using), the garlic clove, tamarind, salt, and water.
Step 6
Grind everything into a coarse paste. Adjust the water to reach the desired consistency, but the thogayal should be thick and not too runny.
Step 7
Taste and add more salt if necessary.
Step 8
Serve the Paruppu Thogayal with steamed rice, drizzled with a little ghee for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (205.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 581.2 |
| Total Fat 25.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2384.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.0g | |
| Protein 23.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 75.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1499.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories