Today’s recipe is a tasty accompaniment to rice and other tiffin items like dosas and arisi upma.It is so easy to make and and can be made within 10 minutes.Thogayals and podis form an integral part in south indian households.I make this often and tastes great with mor kuzhambu.Many have different versions of making this flavourful thogayal but i have stuck to simple and easy method.Coconut and urad dal when grounded yields a special aromatic touch.Do try this recipe and let me know..
INGREDIENTS
| Coconut scraped | 1/2 |
| Urad dal | 2 tsp |
| Mustard | 1 tsp |
| Red chillies | 3 |
| Asafoetida | a pinch |
| Salt | to taste |
| Tamarind | a small bit |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
HOW TO MAKE
- Grate coconut and keep it ready.In a pan add oil and when heated add mustard,urad dal,red chillies and asafoetida.When they crackle and urad dal have been roasted,allow it to cool.Put all the roasted ingredients along with tamarind, salt and coconut gratings in a blender.
- Grind by adding a little water if needed a bit coarsely.
- Enjoy this thogayal with rice or any tiffin variety.
Notes
- Don’t over blend it,this will taste nice only when coarse.
- Adjust chiilies as per your taste.
- Be careful while adding water else thogayal may turn watery.
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