Kollu Thogayal Recipe (Horsegram Chutney)

Ingredients

• 3 Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/ Kulith)
• 1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
• 1 tablespoon White Urad Dal (Split)
• 1/4 cup Fresh coconut grated
• 2 Dry Red Chilli
• 1 teaspoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• Asafoetida (hing) a pinch
• Turmeric powder (Haldi) a pinch
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

Steps

1. To begin making the Kollu Thogayal recipe, firstly heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan/kadhai. Add mustard seeds.
2. Once the mustard splutters add asafoetida, curry leaves, dry red chilli [broken in half], chana dal and urad dal. Stir well and keep the heat on low.
3. Once the dals are roasted, add a pinch of turmeric powder and the horsegram. Fry until it gives a lovely nutty aroma [keep the heat on low to avoid burning the lentils]
4. Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated coconut. Once cooled, grind into a thick 'paste' with a very little water. Add salt to taste and give it a final churn in the mixer. It is ready to be served.
5. Serve Kollu Thogayal along with Homemade Soft Idlisor Ghee Roast Dosaand Filter Coffee for your morning breakfast.