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Thenga thuvaiyal

Thenga Thuvaiyal

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Thenga thuvaiyal is a spicy condiment prepared from coconut and pairs very well with rice and kootu. Thenga thogayal can be paired with dosai as well.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course condiments
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

  • Gas stove/ Induction stove
  • Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Fresh coconut
  • 1/8 Tsp Mustard seeds optional
  • 5 Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Black gram dal
  • 3 Red chillies
  • 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
  • 1 Marble sized Tamarind
  • 1 Tsp Oil
  • To Taste Salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan with oil. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
  • Now, add the black gram dhal, asafoetida, red chillies and fenugreek seeds and saute till the dhal turns golden brown. Switch off the fire and let it cool.
  • Transfer this to a mixer with coconut ,salt and tamarind. Add just enough water and grind it into a smooth paste.
  • Mix with hot rice and serve with kootu and appalam

Notes

  • Use of mustard seeds in the recipe is optional
  • Use of fenugreek seeds is optional
  • I soak the tamarind in lukewarm water for 10 minutes as it helps in grinding smoothly

Nutrition

Sodium: 4mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin A: 22IUSugar: 1gFiber: 2gPotassium: 45mgCalories: 62kcalSaturated Fat: 3gFat: 5gProtein: 2gCarbohydrates: 4gIron: 1mg
Keyword south indian lunch menu, iyengar thaligai, thenga thogayal, Thenga thuvaiyal
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