How long does Curry Leaf Thokku take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Curry Leaf Thokku serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Curry Leaf Thokku vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Curry Leaf Thokku spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Curry Leaf Thokku?

40 grams Curry leaves, 15 grams Tamarind, 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1 tbsp Chana Dal, 1 tbsp Urad Dal (split), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Curry Leaf Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Curry Leaf Thokku?

About 233 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Curry Leaf Thokku

Name: Curry Leaf Thokku
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 15 grams Tamarind, Soaked; 30 ml Water, For Soaking; 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 40 grams Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tbsp Urad Dal (split); 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 1 tsp Cumin; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 60 ml Water, For Grinding; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 5 grams Jaggery, Powdered

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Curry leaf thokku of fried curry leaves, roasted dals, red chilli and tamarind in gingelly oil. Medium-spicy and vegetarian, serves 4, about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Tamarind, Soaked15 grams
Water, For Soaking30 ml
Gingelly Oil5 tbsp
Curry leaves40 grams
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed10 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Water, For Grinding60 ml
Salt1 tsp
Jaggery, Powdered5 grams

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	233kcal	932kcal
Protein	2.6g	10g
Carbohydrate	11g	44g
Fat	20g	82g
Fibre	2.8g	11g
Sugar	3.4g	14g

Cookd masalas for curry leaves

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in 30 ml warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the pulp and keep it aside. Remove the stems from the dry red chillies. Rinse the curry leaves, pat them completely dry and powder the jaggery.
TamarindWater
2
Heat 1 tablespoon gingelly oil in a kadai on low flame. Add the curry leaves and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they are crisp and the moisture is gone. Transfer them to a plate.
Gingelly OilCurry leaves
3
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons gingelly oil to the same kadai on medium flame. Fry the chana dal, urad dal, dry red chillies, cumin and asafoetida for 2 to 3 minutes until the dals are golden and the chillies are crisp. Transfer this mixture to the plate and cool everything for 5 minutes.
Chana DalUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCuminAsafoetida
4
Add the fried mixture, curry leaves, tamarind pulp and 60 ml water to a mixie. Grind to a smooth, thick paste, scraping down the sides of the jar as needed.
Water
5
Heat 2 tablespoons gingelly oil in the kadai on medium flame. Add the ground paste, salt and jaggery, and mix well. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the thokku thickens and the oil shows at the sides.
Gingelly OilSaltJaggery
6
Lower the flame and cook for 2 more minutes until the raw tamarind smell goes and the paste becomes glossy. Cool slightly before serving with rice.

Before you start

How long does Curry Leaf Thokku take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Curry Leaf Thokku serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Curry Leaf Thokku vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Curry Leaf Thokku spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Curry Leaf Thokku?: 40 grams Curry leaves, 15 grams Tamarind, 10 grams Dry Red Chilli, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1 tbsp Chana Dal, 1 tbsp Urad Dal (split), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Curry Leaf Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Curry Leaf Thokku?: About 233 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.