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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat a pan on medium heat and add the sesame oil.
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.
Add the dry red chilies and black peppercorns to the pan. Roast for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Transfer the cooled dal and spices to a blender or grinder. Add grated coconut (if using), the garlic clove, tamarind, salt, and water.
Grind everything into a coarse paste. Adjust the water to reach the desired consistency, but the thogayal should be thick and not too runny.
Taste and add more salt if necessary.
Serve the Paruppu Thogayal with steamed rice, drizzled with a little ghee for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2384 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
