Lentil Chutney / Paruppu Thogayal

Lentil Chutney / Paruppu Thogayal

Paruppu thogayal is the best combination for Milagu Kuzhambu .   Milagu Kuzhambu, Paruppu thogayal, Mor Kootu, Green veggies,  Jeeraga Rasam , Fried Appalam , Flavored buttermilk, pickle with hot rice and ghee makes you feel satisfied …  These types of menu though it fills stomach , you don’t feel heavy as it is a healthy meal.

Recipe for Paruppu thogayal :

Tur dal / Thuvaram paruppu :  1/2  cup

Urad dal/ Ulutham paruppu:  1 tbsp

Red chilly :  2 or 3

Black pepper :  1 tsp

Salt to taste

Grated Coconut  :  1/4  cup.

Til oil / Gingelly oil :  1 tsp

          In oil fry dals, chilly, pepper till the dal turns into golden in colour , in low flame.   Finally add salt and give a nice stir.   Let the mixture cool down.

Grind with coconut nicely. 

Add little bit of water , say … 2 tsp of water at a time… and grind nicely to get thick Thogayal/paste consistency.

Enjoy Paruppu thogayal with Milagu Kuzhambu .

Queries and Suggestions are invited.