How long does Pudina Thogayal take?

24 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 14 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pudina Thogayal serve?

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

Is Pudina Thogayal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Pudina 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 Pudina Thogayal?

10 grams Tamarind, 10 grams Urad Dal (split), 3 grams Dry Red Chilli, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 50 grams Mint Leaves, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pudina Thogayal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pudina Thogayal?

About 74 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pudina Thogayal

Name: Pudina Thogayal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 10 grams Tamarind, Soaked; 60 ml Water, For Soaking; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 10 grams Urad Dal (split); 3 grams Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 50 grams Mint Leaves, Cleaned; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 1 tsp Salt

24 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 14 min

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Also known as pudina thuvayal, mint thogayal, mint thuvayal · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Pudina thogayal made with roasted dals, mint leaves, coconut and tamarind. Medium-spicy Tamil Nadu accompaniment for 4, ready in about 25 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Tamarind, Soaked10 grams
Water, For Soaking60 ml
Oil2 tsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)10 grams
Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed3 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Mint Leaves, Cleaned50 grams
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 grams
Salt1 tsp

Contains: wheat.

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	74kcal	296kcal
Protein	2g	8g
Carbohydrate	7.1g	28g
Fat	4.7g	19g
Fibre	2.5g	10g
Sugar	1.8g	7.2g

Method

1
Wash the mint leaves and drain them well. Grate the coconut and remove the stems from the dry red chillies. Soak the tamarind in 30 ml of the measured water for 10 minutes until soft. Reserve the remaining water for grinding.
TamarindWater
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the chana dal, urad dal and dry red chillies. Roast for 2 to 3 minutes until the dals turn golden.
OilChana DalUrad Dal (split)Dry Red Chilli
3
Reduce the flame to low and add the asafoetida and mint leaves. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the leaves wilt and their raw smell goes. Transfer the mixture to a plate and cool for 5 minutes until it is no longer hot.
AsafoetidaMint Leaves
4
Add the cooled mixture, grated coconut, soaked tamarind with its soaking water and salt to a mixie. Grind for 1 to 2 minutes until thick and slightly coarse. Add the reserved water little by little only as needed to turn the blades.
Coconut (Grated)Salt

Before you start

How long does Pudina Thogayal take?: 24 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 14 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pudina Thogayal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pudina Thogayal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pudina 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 Pudina Thogayal?: 10 grams Tamarind, 10 grams Urad Dal (split), 3 grams Dry Red Chilli, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 50 grams Mint Leaves, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pudina Thogayal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pudina Thogayal?: About 74 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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