Thenga Thogayal

Other name - Coconut Thogayal

Prep Time: 15 min
Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients

1. Fresh grated coconut - 1 cup
2. Asafoetida bar - 2 to 3 small pebble sized pieces
3. Whole urad dhal - 3 tbsp
4. Whole dry red chillies - 3
5. Gingelly oil - 2 tsp
6. Salt - to taste

Method

1. Heat a tsp of oil in a wok, deep fry the asafoetida pieces; set aside.
2. Add whole urad dhal & stir fry constantly in medium flame until golden brown; take care not to char them.
3. Add another tsp oil, add whole red chillies & stir fry for 2 to 3 min; set aside.
4. Allow all ingredients to cool down before grinding.
5. Transfer the cooled down ingredients to a mixie & grind to a fine powder.
6. Add fresh grated coconut, salt & grind 3 to 4 times stirring at regular intervals to ensure even grinding.
7. Serve with steamed rice along with a dash of gingelly oil.

NOTE

• If you are using frozen grated coconut, thaw before use.