Green Coconut Thuvaiyal
Thuvaiya/Thogayal is a side dish in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent mainly in south India which is similar to chutney but with a pasty consistency.
It is Similar in preparation and usage to a pickle, simple spiced chutneys can be dated to 500 BC. Originating in India, this method of preserving food was subsequently adopted by the Romans and later British empires, who then started exporting this to the colonies, Australia and North America.
Health Benefits of Coconut
Lower cholesterol,Improve digestion,Ward off wrinkles,Stabilize glucose levels.Fight off
viruses,Build cells,Regulate hormones,Increase thyroid production,Increase metabolism,Fight infections, Stave off memory loss,Kills bacteria.
Ingredients
- Coconut - 1/2 cup
- Gram dal - 2 tbsp
- Tamarind - 1/2 tsp
- Green chillies - 4
- Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup
- Mint - 1/4 cup
- Curry leaves - 2 pinnate(optional)
- Ginger - 1 inch.
- Salt as needed
Method
- Grind all the ingredients mentioned above together in a blender.
- Goes well with Curd rice, biryani, idly or dosa.
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