Paruppu Thuvaiyal ( Dal Chutney )

Paruppu thuvaiyal is made of lentils and coconut, serves as a good accompaniment for rice. I think this is quite common in South India for lunch. I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law. This is easy to make and can be stored in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal
• ½ cup coconut
• 2 pods of garlic
• 4 red chilies
• Salt for taste
  

Method:

• In a pan dry roast the toor dal on a low medium heat until a nice aroma comes out of the toor dal. Keep aside.

• In the same pan, dry roast the garlic, red chilies and the coconut. Keep aside.
  

• Allow everything to cool and grind all together with salt in a mixi or a blender. Add required water and grind them coarsely.
  

Serve as a side dish for the rice.