--- title: "Moong Dal Thogayal, Moong Dal Chutney Recipe" url: https://www.cookingandme.com/moong-dal-chutney-thogayal-recipe/ date: 2015-03-22 modified: 2015-11-23 lang: en author: "nags" description: "Moong dal chutney or thogayal, an easy chutney with moong dal (paasi paruppu in Tamil, cherupayar  in Malayalam) that is a lip smacking combination with rice and kuzhambu, especially kara..." categories: - "Chutneys and Dips" - "Uncategorized" image: https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16695097968_9d21fe7889_z.jpg word_count: 522 --- # Moong Dal Thogayal, Moong Dal Chutney Recipe ![moong dal chutney, make moong dal chutney recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16695097968_9d21fe7889_z1.jpg) Moong dal chutney or *thogayal*, an easy chutney with moong dal (paasi paruppu in Tamil, cherupayar  in Malayalam) that is a lip smacking combination with rice and kuzhambu, especially **[kara kuzhambu](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/05/vengaya-kara-kuzhambu-with-coconut-milk.html)**. I use a lot of moong dal in my cooking, especially in the form of **[kootu](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/10/spinach-kootu-spinach-kootu-recipe.html)** and **[moong dal tadka](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/06/yellow-moong-dal-tadka-cherupayar.html) **but this is the first attempt at making a **thogayal with moong dal** and I must say it was a success. We absolutely love *thogayal* and rice in the Edible Garden household so if you are anything like us, definitely try my: [Paruppu thogayal recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/02/paruppu-thogayal-lentil-chutney-or-dip.html) [Kothamalli thogayal](https://www.cookingandme.com/2008/06/coriander-chutney-with-twist.html) [Chow chow thogayal](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/03/chow-chow-chutney-recipe.html) [Brinjal chutney](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/07/brinjal-chutney-eggplant-chutney-thogayal.html) [Tomato Chutney](https://www.cookingandme.com/2014/08/tomato-chutney-recipe-thakkali-chutney.html) [Andhra peanut chutney](https://www.cookingandme.com/2010/10/andhra-peanut-chutney-recipe.html) Browse all **[chutney recipes](https://www.cookingandme.com/search/label/Chutneys%20and%20Dips)** here. ![moong dal chutney, make moong dal chutney recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16675266077_b5d236d0fd_z.jpg) I didn't have enough fresh coconut in hand to make a chutney so I decided to make [paruppu thogayal ](https://www.cookingandme.com/2012/02/paruppu-thogayal-lentil-chutney-or-dip.html)following my usual method. But I was also out of toor dal (these were my last few days in Sydney before we packed everything up again and moved back to Singapore) so I decided to use up some desiccated coconut I had. It ended up being a fabulous decision since the coconut flavour wasn't dominating but subtle and roasted moong dal lends a great flavour which is, in my opinion, quite a bit nicer than roasted toor dal. There are a couple of different variations to making this moong dal thogayal - you can soak the dal and grind it before doing a tadka (tempering) or you can roast the dal with the spices and then grind it at the end. I followed the latter method and didn't regret that decision. ## MOONG DAL THOGAYAL RECIPE Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 4 **INGREDIENTS:** 1 cup of moong dal 1/4 cup of coconut (fresh or desiccated) 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder or fllakes (adjust to taste) A large pinch of hing, asafoetida, perungaayam 2 tsp of oil Salt to taste. **INSTRUCTIONS:** - Heat oil in a pan and add the moong dal. - Roast on low heat until golden brown. - Add the coconut, chillies, and hing. - Roast again until the coconut loses its moisture and turns a light golden colour. - Add salt and 1 cup water (or enough water to fully submerge the dal). Turn off heat. - Let it soak for 15-20 mins (or longer, if you have time). - Grind to a paste, adding more water as needed. You can make it as smooth as you want or keep the thogayal course, that's entirely up to you. - Serve with rice and any spicy curry or kuzhambu. Goes well even with rasam and rice. **Step by Step Pictures to make Moong Dal Thogayal:** 1. Heat oil and roast the moong dal until golden brown. ![moong dal chutney, make moong dal chutney recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16881544562_0cb7d352fe_m.jpg) 2. Add the chilli flakes (or powder) ![moong dal chutney, make moong dal chutney recipe-2](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16696594819_b77d61c33b_m.jpg) coconut and hing. Mix well until fragrant. ![moong dal chutney, make moong dal chutney recipe-3](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16881544662_7d47388361_m.jpg) Now add salt and enough water to submerge the roasted dal mixture. Turn off heat and let it soak for 15-20 mins. ![moong dal chutney, make moong dal chutney recipe-5](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16675398187_d2d0b8b1d5_m.jpg) Grind to a smooth or coarse texture to your preference, adding more water if needed. I am sorry I don't have a picture of the ground thogayal for some reason! Serve*** moong dal thogayal*** with rice and any [kuzhambu](https://www.cookingandme.com/search/label/Kuzhambu%20Recipes) or [rasam](https://www.cookingandme.com/search/label/Rasam%20Recipes).