Paruppu Thovaiyal

Ingredients list for Paruppu Thovaiyal

• 1 cup Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 8-10 Black peppercorns
• 4 Dried red chillies,broken
• a pinch Asafoetida
• 2-3 cloves Garlic,chopped
• 1 medium Onion ,chopped
• 1 small Tamarind
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, red chillies, asafoetida, garlic and onion and sauté well. Add tamarind and mix. Drain and add the chana dal and continue to sauté. Add salt and mix well and sauté for 1 minute on low heat. Set aside to cool.
3. Grind the mixture to a coarse paste with a little water. Serve with rice or bread or roti or even as a dip.