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Published: Jan 6, 2016 · Modified: Dec 29, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Paruppu Thuvayal | Paruppu Thogayal

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Paruppu Thogayal also called the paruppu thuvayal is a delicious side dish made with lentils and basic spices. It is one of the best accompanied recipes with Milagu Kuzhambu.

Paruppu Thuvayal served in a cup and bowl

I love to learn different combo meals or dishes that go well together. I grew up in a household where we were very specific about the dishes that they made together.

My father being a big lover of South Indian meals, my mother made those dishes very often. Few dishes, if mismatched are considered a sin in my household. One such combination meal is Paruppu Thuvayal with Milagu Kuzhambu.

After making few of the signature combination dishes of my mother’s like More kuzhambu – paruppu usilli, Vathal kuzhambu – sutta appalam, Milagu kuzhambu – paruppu thuvayal, I am sort of getting an understanding about why they are paired.

In this case, Milagu kuzhambu being quite spicy and high black pepper need something that is cooling and gentle on the mouth. Paruppu thogayal is very mild and hence when eaten with the spicy Milagu kuzhambu makes a perfect combo.

There are many different ways people eat this combo. Some mix the thuvayal with rice and then have kuzhambu on the side, whereas some do it the other way around. Amma also makes some kind of pachadi, mostly this tomato pachadi as she makes the kuzhambu quite spicy.

It is almost a month since my mother passed away and thinking about all these delicious meals of hers, makes my heart ache and want her to be around me for few more years.

Paruppu Thuvayal served in a bowl with spatula

Ingredients to make Paruppu Thogayal

  • Red gram dal / Tuvaram paruppu / Toor dal – ½ cup
  • Red chilies – 3 (or adjust based on your spice level)
  • Coconut (grated) – 3 tbsp (optional)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – ½ tsp
Paruppu Thogayal in a bowl

Procedure

  • Heat oil in a pan and add the tuvar dal and red chilies.
  • Fry it in low to medium flame until the dal turns golden brown. Make sure you keep stirring as the dal can burn easily.
Cooking tuvar dal in a pan
  • Let the dal cool down and then grind it with salt and coconut (if using). Add water little by little when grinding as we need the thogayal to be thicker in consistency.
  • Serve the paruppu thogayal with hot rice, ghee and Milagu kuzhambu.
Paruppu Thogayal is ready to served

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Paruppu Thuvayal

Paruppu Thuvayal | Paruppu Thogayal

Paruppu Thogayal also called the paruppu thuvayal is a delicious side dish made with lentils and basic spices. It is one of the best accompanied recipes with Milagu Kuzhambu.
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Course: Breakfast, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, South Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Tuvar dal
  • 3 Red chilies Or adjust based on your spice level
  • 3 tbsp  Coconut Grated (optional)
  • to taste Salt
  • ½ tsp Oil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan and add the tuvar dal / toor dal and red chilies.
  • Fry it in low to medium flame until the dal turns golden brown. Make sure you keep stirring as the dal can burn easily.
  • Let the dal cool down and then grind it with salt and coconut (if using). Add water little by little when grinding as we need the thuvayal to be thicker in consistency.
  • Serve the paruppu thogayal with hot rice, ghee and Milagu kuzhambu

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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