Coconut Thogayal Recipe - Thengai Thogayal for rice

Amma makes Thengai Thogayal(Coconut Thogayal) one with coriander leaves and this one with tamarind...I like both versions....thogayal recipes are always handy for a lazy day lunch and it pairs well with just plain rice or even any variety rice. You have leftover thogayal add little water,temper and you get a chutney for dosa idli...yes this is what I do :)

Coconut Thogayal Recipe - Ingredients

Coconut - 1/2 cup grated
Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
Hing - a small pinch
Dry Red Chilli - 2
Tamarind - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste

Method:

Heat oil - add urad dal and red chillies fry till golden brown.Then add tamarind,hing and fry for 2mins.Then add coconut. Coconut Thogayal Recipe - Step1

Saute till moisture leaves and slightly browned. Transfer this to a mixer,add required salt, little water and grind it to a semi coarse paste. Coconut Thogayal Recipe - Step2

Serve it with hot steamed rice and rasam and papad - awesome combo!
Thengai Thogayal for rice

My Notes:

You can also use a tsp of chana dal and pepper for varaition.
Thogayal is always thick and the texture should be semi coarse not too smooth.So adjust water accordingly.
You can temper mustard seeds if you prefer.
Adding tamarind adds a nice tangy flavour which I like the most.

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Labels: Chutneys, Dips and Chutneys, Thogayal Recipes