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Monday, November 9, 2009

SNAKEGOURD SEED THOGAYAL

INGREDIENTS:

Tender snakegourd seeds - 2 cups
Tamarind - 1/2 the size of a lemon
Coconut scraped - 1/2 cup (optional)
Dry red chillies - 3 or 4
Urad dhal - 2 tablespoons
Hing
Salt - as per taste
Oil - 2 tsp.



METHOD:

This is a popular iyengar thogayal. Whenever , we see the tender seeds of snakegourd, we make this thogayal.

Scoop out the tender seeds from snakegourd.

Fry chillies, hing and seeds in oil, till it shrinks well & the raw smell goes away.

Fry urad dhal till golden brown.

Allow it to cool. In a mixie, grind chillies, half of the urad dhal, tamarind and salt. Then add the seeds and grind it till soft. Do not add water. (Can also add coconut alongwith this, but I have not added).

Season with remaining urad dhal.

Best when mixed with rice & a little bit of gingelly oil or ghee, also with idlis and dosas.
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20 comments :

  1. TinaMonday, November 09, 2009

    Its new to meeee....never tied this....

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  2. Priya SureshTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Delicious thuvaiyal...

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  3. kitchen queenTuesday, November 10, 2009

    What a real coincidence we both have posted the same recipe.Its a nice thogaiyal and tasty also.

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  4. LathaTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Oh this is new to me...never thought the seeds would be so useful :).

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  5. Faiza AliTuesday, November 10, 2009

    New to me. Never tasted one before. but that looks so delicious and yummy.

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  6. lata rajaTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Hiyo! Naan thooki erinjundu irukkaen, all these days. Never knew such a delightful use of the seeds.

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  7. Sarah NaveenTuesday, November 10, 2009

    A real new recipe to me..Never thought we could make something with the seeds...Thnx for sharing...

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  8. Home Cooked Oriya FoodTuesday, November 10, 2009

    wow thats a unique authentic one...

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  9. SwarnaTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Thats a differnt dish, never heard of it..
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  10. AnupamaTuesday, November 10, 2009

    I never knew about this Shanthi ji... I normally use the seeds in the curry if they are tender else throw them... sounds very simple to make too...

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  11. my kitchenTuesday, November 10, 2009

    never tried,must try

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  12. Anu NanduTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Good Thogala maami...I'm sure would go great with rice and ghee mixed together!

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  13. gtyukTuesday, November 10, 2009

    never knew that these seeds can be used for a thovayal, nice recipe!

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  14. PadmaTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Something very new... looks tasty :)

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  15. UnknownTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Unique thogayal!!Sounds gr8 and looks yummy!!!will give a try.:)

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  16. SumiTuesday, November 10, 2009

    good to see such unique recipes

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  17. Sailaja DamodaranTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Nice way to use these ....yummy with hot rice

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  18. RaksTuesday, November 10, 2009

    I never knew that this is edible!!

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  19. UnknownTuesday, November 10, 2009

    Hope u r feeling well now... Recipe looks Yummy & delicious...

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  20. AnonymousWednesday, December 28, 2011

    Radha said...
    It is a very tasty and unique dish. I have been doing this yummy chatni years back and totally forgotten. Thanks for reminding.

    December 29, 2011.

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