Coriander Thogaiyal (Thuvaiyal)

in Side Dish, South Indian, Thuvaiyal

Recipe taken from Cook and See Part – 1.

Thogaiyal or Thuvaiyal is generally a accompaniment served along with plain rice and rasam or sambar or can be mixed with plain rice to make Coriander rice .

This is a  non messy flovourful rice which can be taken for picnics, lunches etc.

The coriander leaves have loads of medicinal properties. It has anti septic properties to cure mouth ulcers . Its anti inflammatory properties helps in curing arthritis . It is good for the eye and skin issues . It prevents pimples, acne , eczema etc.

Generally, this aromatic herb is used as a garnish for most dishes as it gives a distinct flavour to the dish.

Ingredients

  • Coriander leaves 2 cups (Destalked and chopped),
  • Red chilies 6 to 8 (Dried),
  • Black gram dal 2 teaspoon,
  • Mustard ¾ teaspoon,
  • Tamarind (marble size), or tamarind paste½ to ¾ teaspoon
  • Salt 1½ teaspoon,
  • Oil 4 teaspoon.

Method

  1. In a pan, add oil, as it heats up add mustard, black gram dal, red chillies. When mustard sputters, add asafoetida.Switch off the flame.
  2. Add coriander leaves, salt and tamarind ,stir .
  3. Remove and grind to a coarse thick paste. Add very little water or sprinkle water while grinding and take care not to make the paste too smooth or runny
  4. While making thogaiyal, make sure the coriander leaves are  fresh.

Note

Note

  • Clean the coriander leaves well before use . Rinse them in water, two to three times .
  • As the coriander leaves tend to lose flavour and freshness fast, store them wrapped in paper towel or a netted vegetable bag in the refrigerator , after chopping off the roots.