Thuvaiyal or Thogaiyal is a thick chutney, which are served with rice . They taste absolutely delicious and take the daily menu to a higher level.
Thogaiyal are made with Coconut, Dals, Mint, Coriander and many other vegetables . Apart from immune boosting properties,it reduces the risk of food related issues in the gut area. If you suffer from sinus problems a strong vapor of mint clears the nose and gives lots of relief. It should be included in the daily diet , as its full of anti oxidants. It can be infused in tea decoction , on a regular basis to get maximum benefit.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Mint leaves de stalked 4 cups
- Tamarind as big as lemon
- Rock salt 1 teaspoon
- Dried red chillies 6 to 8
- Oil 1 teaspoon
- Mustard 3/4 teaspoon
- Asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon
- Urad dal 2 teaspoons
Method
Method
- In a Kadai, add oil . Heat and add mustard . When it crackles, add Red chillies and Urad dal. Shallow fry for a few seconds .
- In a food processor , add the mint leaves , salt and tamarind and grind to a coarse paste , without adding water .
- Add the seasonings and grind again for few seconds .
- Thugaiyal is ready.
- It can be served with hot rice and sesame oil .
- Eat with Chutta Appalam ( Roasted Papads).
Note
.- Clean the Pudina leaves well , before using as its tends to have lots of soil .
- Coconut can be grated and added, while grinding for the thogaiyal.
- Can be added to rice to make an instant Pudina rice .
