Green gram thuvaiyal, also known as green gram dal chutney, is a delicious and nutritious South Indian dish made from green gram dal, coconut, tamarind, and spices. It is typically served as a condiment or side dish with rice, dosa, or idli. The creamy texture and earthy flavors of green gram dal thuvaiyal make it a popular choice for adding a burst of flavor to any meal.
Green Gram Dal Thuvaiyal
Course: SidesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
5
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
5
minutesDiscover the savory delight of green gram thuvaiyal, a traditional South Indian chutney made with green gram dal, coconut, and spices. Perfect as a condiment or side dish!
Ingredients
Green Gram Dal – ½ cup
Red Chilli – 2
Coconut gratings – 2 tablespoon
Garlic flakes – 2
Curry leaves – few
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Oil – teaspoon
Salt – ½ teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- In a kadai put the dal and dry fry till it become light brown. Remove.
- Same kadai put the oil and add chillies, asafotida and slightly fry. Add garlic, curry leaves, coconut and fry for one second. Remove and Cool it.
- Put all the fried items in a mixie jar, add salt and grind to a coarse paste adding little water.
Nice alternative to tuvar dal!
This one looks and sounds delicious. I am definitely going to make it tomorrow.