Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Vaa Vazhaipoo Thogayal V2 with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply aromatic and traditional South Indian lentil and banana flower relish ground with fresh coconut, tamarind, and dried red chilies. Perfectly paired with steaming hot rice and a generous drizzle of sesame oil for an authentic coastal experience.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak the chopped banana flower in buttermilk or salted water for 15 minutes to remove bitterness, then drain well.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the drained banana flower until tender and slightly browned; set aside.
3
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and roast the urad dal, chana dal, dry red chilies, and asafoetida until golden and fragrant.
4
Add the grated coconut and tamarind to the roasted dal mixture, sautéing for another minute before turning off the heat.
5
Allow the mixture to cool completely, then transfer it along with the sautéed banana flower and salt to a blender or stone mortar.
6
Grind everything into a coarse, thick paste using minimal water to maintain the thogayal texture.
7
Serve the freshly prepared thogayal alongside warm steamed Ponni rice with a dollop of sesame oil.
Ingredients
1 cup cleaned banana flower (vazhaipoo) florets, finely chopped
2 tbsp split black gram (urad dal)
1 tbsp bengal gram (chana dal)
4-5 dry red chilies
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
1 small lemon-sized ball of tamarind
1 tsp asafoetida powder
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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