Paruppu Thuvayal ( Lentil Chutney)

Thuvayal is something like a chutney, which you mix with hot rice and eat, so it is a main dish,

while

Chutney is only an accompaniment to a side dish.

You Need

Toor Dal - 1/2 Cup

Red Chillies - 3

Grated Coconut - 1/2 Teaspoon (Optional)

Method

--->In a pan, Roast 1/2 cup of Toor Dal, with 3 red chillies and 1/2 teaspoon of Grated Coconut, until the dal becomes red,

--->Grind to a smooth paste, by adding 1/2 cup water. (Add the water little by little), the mixture should be thick.

This is a perfect accompaniment for Milagu Kuzhambu.