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Paruppu Thogayal Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 0 minutes
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Description:

Indulge in the flavors of this delightful Paruppu Thogayal, a traditional South Indian dish bursting with aromatic spices and creamy coconut. Perfectly paired with steamed rice and a dollop of ghee, or served as a side dish with warm chapatis, this recipe brings comfort and satisfaction to your dining table.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 429.8
  • Fat Content: 6.6g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
  • Cholesterol Content: 0mg
  • Sodium Content: 15.1mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 68.2g
  • Fiber Content: 32g
  • Sugar Content: 7.2g
  • Protein Content: 27.1g

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons asafoetida powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut (grated)

Instructions:

Step Instruction
1 Begin by draining the moong dal and rinsing it thoroughly.
2 In a food processor, combine the drained moong dal, green chilies, asafoetida powder, salt, and grated coconut.
3 Grind the ingredients into a smooth paste, adding very little water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
4 Once the mixture reaches a smooth texture, transfer it to a serving bowl.
5 Paruppu Thogayal is traditionally served with steamed rice and a drizzle of ghee.
6 Alternatively, it can be enjoyed as a side dish with chapatis or any other flatbread of your choice.

Tips:

  • Adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your spice preference.
  • For added flavor, you can temper the thogayal with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies in hot oil before serving.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Enjoy your flavorful Paruppu Thogayal! 🍛

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