Vengaya thogayal is a simple and quick South Indian rice accompaniment - with onion, coconut, and dal. When you are running out of veggies this quick & easy vegan Indian rice accompaniment is one tasty option. Thuvaiyal can be prepared within 10 minutes, stays good for 2 days in the fridge.
Thogayal | thuvaival variety
When it comes to Thogayal varieties most of the Thuvaiyal varieties we do in our homes will have a blend of vegetable, lentil, coconut, and spice. Compared to the chutney variety Thogayal are thick. Tempering is optional for thogayal Many Thuviyal varieties are prepared in Tamil Brahmin cooking. Thogayal varieties are usually less time-consuming.
Vengaya Thogayal
Vengayam Thogayal is a tasty onion-based Thogayal recipe. Vengaya Thuvaiyal is a traditional Tamil brahmin thuvaiyal recipe, that stays good for two days. I have used big onions but you can also use shallots and prepare vengayam thogayal. caramelized onion ( sauteed to brown) gives mild sweetness and amazing flavor to the thogayal recipe
What tastes best with Vengaya thogayal
Onion Thogayal, rice, and sesame oil (or melted ghee) taste best. Thogayal varieties are also a great rice accompaniment with Rasam varieties, Milagu Kuzhambu, marandhu kuzhambu, Poondu Kuzhambu, or any tamarind-based Kuzhambu variety. I also like vengayam thuvaiyal with curd rice and curd semiya. You can also add water and serve it as a chutney with tiffin varieties
Can I saute dal and onion together for onion thuvaiyal?
No, I would recommend sauteing them separately as dal might turn brown by the time onion gets sauteed
Can I skip tamarind?
Tamarind enhances the onion thogayal flavor. I would recommend using soft tamarind for easy grinding, If tamarind is hard, microwave or soak in very little water and use it. You can also use 1/2 teaspoon of tamarind paste instead of tamarind. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3zYDDQHDMStAA4y3sISuQIYxaDBHtHbx
Can I use the same recipe and prepare Onion chutney?
Yes, add little water and grind Onion chutney. Also, temper mustard seeds and urad dal in coconut oil and add it to onion chutney. Other chutney varieties in TMF. Coconut based recipes in TMF Chinna vengaya thokku vengaya Vatha Kuzhambu Chinna vengaya Poriyal Other Thogayal recipes Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup urad dal 4 red chili (Adjust according to your taste. I used Byadagi chilli 1 big onion, roughly chopped ( Around 300 grams) 5 grams Tamarind or 1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste 1 cup Coconut 1/2 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
How to make Vengaya thogayal with step by step pictures:
Firstly add 1/2 teaspoon of oil to the pan and when oil is hot add urad dal and red chilli
Evenly roast till dal turns golden brown. Transfer and cool
Add oil to the same pan and heat
When oil is hot add onions and saute till onions changes color and the raw smell goes off
Add required salt and mix well. Saute for 1 minute and turn off the stove
Furthermore, add tamarind and coconut and mix well
Transfer to a plate and cool
Add red chilli and urad to the mixie grinder and grind them first
Furthermore, add the rest of the ingredients and grind into thogayal. moisture in the onion is enough to grind thogayal if required sprinkle water and grind
Onion chutney
Add extra water and grind into a smooth chutney Finally add coconut oil and temper mustard seeds, urad dal, and hing; add it to the chutney
