How long does Paruppu Thogayal take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 13 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paruppu Thogayal serve?

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

Is Paruppu Thogayal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paruppu Thogayal 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 Paruppu Thogayal?

100 grams Toor Dal, 3 grams Black Peppercorns, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 240 ml Water, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paruppu Thogayal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paruppu Thogayal?

About 210 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paruppu Thogayal

Name: Paruppu Thogayal
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 100 grams Toor Dal; 3 grams Black Peppercorns; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; ½ tsp Salt; 240 ml Water, For Grinding

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 13 min · Cook 12 min

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Also known as paruppu thuvayal, dal thogayal · Veg · Dal, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Dal Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Jain Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Paruppu thogayal made with roasted toor dal, chana dal and coconut, then ground into a thick chutney. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 20 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Gingelly Oil3 tbsp
Toor Dal100 grams
Black Peppercorns3 grams
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 grams
Salt½ tsp
Water, For Grinding240 ml

Contains: 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	210kcal	840kcal
Protein	5.8g	23g
Carbohydrate	16g	64g
Fat	14g	56g
Fibre	4.6g	18g
Sugar	0.4g	1.6g

Method

1
Heat gingelly oil in a kadai on low flame for 1 minute. Add toor dal and black peppercorns. Roast for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the dal is light golden-brown and smells roasted. Add dry red chillies and roast for 2 more minutes until crisp but not blackened. Remove everything to a plate.
Gingelly OilToor DalBlack PeppercornsDry Red Chilli
2
Add grated coconut to the same kadai on low flame. Roast for 2 minutes until it just changes colour. Remove it to the plate with the roasted dal.
Coconut (Grated)
3
Cool the roasted ingredients completely for about 10 minutes. This keeps the thogayal from turning oily while grinding.
4
Transfer the cooled dal, chillies, pepper and coconut to a mixie. Add salt and 180 ml water, then grind for 2 to 3 minutes to a thick, slightly coarse paste. Add the remaining water little by little only if needed for the blades to run; do not make it thin.
SaltWater

Before you start

How long does Paruppu Thogayal take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 13 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paruppu Thogayal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paruppu Thogayal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paruppu Thogayal 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 Paruppu Thogayal?: 100 grams Toor Dal, 3 grams Black Peppercorns, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 240 ml Water, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paruppu Thogayal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paruppu Thogayal?: About 210 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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