Pottukadalai Chutney Without Coconut | Simple Thogayal Recipe for idli dosa

Pottukadalai thogayal is a quick and flavourful South Indian side dish made with roasted gram, onions, green chillies, and simple spices. Since it contains no coconut it is a light and diabetes-friendly accompaniment when enjoyed in moderation. Pair this protein-rich chutney with rice, dosa, idli, or upma, along with a balanced meal and controlled portions.

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Ingredients for making Pottukadalai Chutney

½ cup pottukadalai, roasted gram

1 medium sized onion finely chopped

2–3 green chillies

1 small piece tamarind

4-5 garlic cloves

A sprig of curry leaves

1/4 inch ginger

Salt to taste

½  mustard seeds

1/2 tsp. broken urad dal

Oil as needed

Water as needed

Method for making Pottukadalai Chutney

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the onions, green chillies, garlic cloves, ginger and tamarind. Saute well.

2. Add the curry leaves and saute for 1 minute. Cool the roasted ingredients completely.

3. Now grind pottukadalai / fried gram along with the cooled ingredients along with the required amount of salt and water into a thick, slightly coarse paste.

4. For tempering heat oil add the mustard seeds, allow it to splutter followed by urad dal when the dal turns brown add the curry leaves.

Serve with hot rice and sesame oil, or enjoy it as a side dish with dosa or idli.