Kollu Thogayal Recipe (Horsegram Chutney)

Step 1: To begin making the Kollu Thogayal recipe, firstly heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan/kadhai

Step 2: Add mustard seeds

Step 3: Once the mustard splutters add asafoetida, curry leaves, dry red chilli [broken in half], chana dal and urad dal

Step 4: Stir well and keep the heat on low

Step 5: Once the dals are roasted, add a pinch of turmeric powder and the horsegram

Step 6: Fry until it gives a lovely nutty aroma [keep the heat on low to avoid burning the lentils]Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated coconut

Step 7: Once cooled, grind into a thick 'paste' with a very little water

Step 8: Add salt to taste and give it a final churn in the mixer

Step 9: It is ready to be served

Step 10: Serve Kollu Thogayal along with Homemade Soft Idlis or Ghee Roast Dosa and Filter Coffee for your morning breakfast