Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Thakkali Thogayal with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A fiery and aromatic South Indian condiment ground with fresh garlic, tangy tomatoes, and select spices. Perfectly complements piping hot steamed rice with a generous spoonful of melted ghee.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and roast the chana dal and urad dal until golden brown.
2
Add the dry red chilies and garlic cloves to the pan, sautéing until the garlic turns translucent and fragrant.
3
Toss in the chopped tomatoes and tamarind, cooking until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
4
Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring it to a blender with salt.
5
Blend into a coarse paste without adding much water to maintain a thick thogayal consistency.
6
In a small pan, temper mustard seeds and curry leaves in remaining oil, then pour over the ground thogayal and serve warm.
Ingredients
1 cup peeled garlic cloves
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 dry red chilies
1 small lemon-sized ball of tamarind
1 tbsp chana dal
1 tbsp urad dal
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
A sprig of fresh curry leaves
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
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