COCONUT THOGAYAL

 COCONUT THOGAYAL

INGREDIENTS:

1.Grated coconut  =  1 cup

2.Whole orid dal   =  2 tablespoons

3.Whole dry red chillies = 3 or 4 nos

4.Tamarind = 3/4 tablespoon

5.Oil = 2 teaspoons

6.Salt as required.

Method:

Heat oil in a skillet.When hot,add orid dal and whole dry red chillies and roast till they are golden brown in colour.Turn off the flame.Cool it off.

Transfer the roasted ingredients to the blender along with grated coconut,tamarind and salt.Blend it slightly coarse or completely smooth.Add water little by little while blending according to the consistency you want.

YUMMY coconut thogayal is ready.You can serve it on hot rice along with gingelly oil or ghee.

It also pairs well with curd rice.