Coconut thogayal / thuvaiyal is different from Coconut chutney. Coconut chutney can be had as a side dish for idly, dosa, pongal and chapati but does not go well with rice. But coconut thuvaiyal can be had with all the above and with plain rice also. Mix coconut thogayal with hot steaming rice topped with a tsp of ghee or sesame seed oil – it will taste heavenly. All you need is some papads/chips or fried vegetable curry to go with. Try it and you will not regret it. This is a very simple recipe which can be done in a matter of 5 minutes.
these coconut birds look lovely- isnt it ?
Coconut Thogayal-Thengai Thuvaiyal Recipe
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Thuvaiyal
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Thuvaiyal
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Coconut (grated) -1/2 cup
Oil – 2 tsp
Mustard seed -1/2 tsp
Urad dal – 2 tbsp
Red chillies – 3
Whole black Pepper -1/4 tsp (optional)
Hing/ Asafoetida – a pinch
Tamarind – (very less) small pea sized ball
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs (optional)
Salt to taste
Method
Heat 2 tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when mustard splutters, add urad dal, pepper, red chilies and hing.
Saute until dal turns golden brown, then add curry leaves, grated coconut and switch off the flame.
Grind everything together along with tamarind and salt to a coarse paste. Do not add too much water. (see the picture) It should be thick.
Serve it with hot steamed rice topped with a tsp of ghee. You can pair it with a simple vegetable stir fry or vegetable curry.
Coconut Chutney for Idli ,dosa, pongal
Coconut chutney with red chillies
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sooo cute padhu…where do you get such super ideas? The recipe looks yummy!
what an art and a yummy thuvayal..
loks yummmm….and very innovative way of presenting it
A very nice recipe padhu. And the birds are so cuuuute and adorable 🙂
look so cute, and a yummy recipe
Woww.. beautiful presentation.. looks really nice 🙂
Superbly presented, thogayal looks yum
omg those are incredibly cute
Love thengga thovayals alot! Those coco's are soooo cute! 😉
Woww sooo cute presentation..my favourite thogayal.
Yes padhu, those cuties looks so lovely…
Coconut thogal looks delish….
That is a cute presentation 🙂 and a flavourful recipe! very tempting!
I also make coconut thogayal and paruppu thogayal…its a little different thats all…Love your props and your clicks..
Shobha
http://www.anubhavati.wordpress.com
Hahaa…seems like those two coconuts are arguing who is going to have that Coconut thogayal first ;DD
You are super creative..the birds look adorable..
Lovely thogayal!
US Masala
Coconut birds looks cute. They are worried to see delicious coconut chutney.
Hi Padhu
Coconuts look so cute.. Loved your creativity.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
very new dish to me love the recipe n ur presentation too
Satya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
coconut birds look attractive! nice recipe.
Nice presentation..lovely chutney
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Beautiful coconut decoration.Yummy coconut thogayal.
Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com
Lovely Presentation….
that looks so cute, my fav thogayal, yummy
Wow! How cute! The coconut thogayal is really tempting!
Photo is very nice with thiruttumuzhi!…:P
Simple and delicious. All your recipes are best exhibted in a creative way. Like it.
Hamsamalini chandrasekaran
http://indianyummykitchen.blogspot.com
Pics are so cute & yummy thuvyal padhu..
choooo chweeet….cute recipe
That looks super cute
your presentation always amazes me! you are so full of ideas.
cute cute cute..!
Thanks a lot for visiting my space dear..You have such a lovely blog here..And what beautiful presentation.Happy to follow you !!
Best Regards
Sulagna
http://e-senseofspicenfragrance-sulagna.blogspot.com/
ohhhh gosh they look so very cute 🙂
That looks soooo cute 🙂
Awesome thuvayal and I really like the decor on the coconut,Check my blog for a surprise!!
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cute presentation..thogayal looks simply delicious..
Hi Padhu..after a long time.
the coconut birds look very cute and the coconut thogayal is something i would love to have with rice as you suggested . For a confused north indian , thogayal looks similar to chutney , thickness is the only difference …is it so ??
i would love anything like this regardless of the name for sure.
Lovely Recipe…i have a surprise for you in my blog..
lovely presentation!
Loved the birds!! And neat recipe too!
The coconut birds are cute! The recipe also sounds super tasty 🙂
absolutely loving your creativity and presentation of food! Very inviting photographs
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today i had prepared coconut thuviyal and wheat dosa for breakfast…tasted heavenly……
All of your recipes are easy to follow…thanks for your effort!!
i like it very muchhhhhh all the best
hey for coconut chutbey, if we donot have grated coconut, can we use processed coconut paste (canned) available in departmental stores?
I don't think that will be good option.Since in India, fresh coconuts are easily available, I have not tried that.Anyway you can try it.
Fantastic recipe….was super easy to make….super yummy as well!! Thank you for all the hard work you put in this blog!!
Very nice
Hi Padhu. Do I just add the tamarind directly with all the fibers? Sorry I have only used tamarind by boiling it to make tamarind water.
Yes, you can add it directly after removing the seed and the fiber. If you want to use tamarind extract, just use 1/2 tsp of thick tamarind extract.
Thanks!
for vegetable thogaiyals I used to add pearl onions. but since this is of plain coconut which I haven't tried before, I have a doubt whether v can add small onions r not. could u pl clarify my doubt..
You can add pearl onions to vegetable thogaiyals. Avoid adding to this coconut thuvaiyal. Enjoy the taste of the coconut. This tastes awesome with steamed rice and a tsp of ghee.
Dish was niceee
Its very nice n tat presentation is adorable..
Thank You for this recipe. Came out well.