Coriander Thogayal

This simple coriander thogayal with rice is my comfort food. Generally its prepared fresh and traditionally served with Lemon rasam and other side dishes in a traditional Indian meal to contrast the flavor.

Ingredients

Coriander leaves -                 2 bunches

Urad dal -                             2 tbsp.

Chenna Dhal                         2tbsp

Grated coconut                    – 2 tbsp

Red Chili                             - 2 or 3

Asafetida                            - 1 pinch

Tamarind                             - a marble sized ball

Salt                                    - as needed

Oil                                     - 1 tsp.

Water                                - a little to grind

Method:

• Wash and clean the coriander leaves.
• Heat oil and add the Ural   & Chenna dals, red chili,. Fry till the Urad dal starts to turn light red. Set aside.
• Transfer all the roasted ingredients and coriander leaves to the mixer and grind along with coconut, Tamarind, Asafetida, salt and little water.
• Serve hot with steamed rice with a teaspoon of sesame oil and roasted pappad.