Ulundhu Thuvaiyal

Yesterday morning when mom said she was bored of preparing the usual coconut chutney to go with our breakfast,I suggested this chutney-Ulundhu Thuvaiyal,meaning urad dhal chutney.
A few ingredients is all it takes to brighten up a boring breakfast.

I used:

Whole white urad dhal- 1/4 cup
Red chillies-2
Tamarind-a small piece
Grated coconut-2 teaspoons
Asafoetida powder-a pinch
Oil- 2 teaspoon
Mustard-1/2 a teaspoon
Jeera/Cumin seeds-1/2 a teaspoon
Curry leaves -a few
Salt to taste


Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan and put in urad dhal and red chillies.Roast till it turns light brown.Switch off the flame.Add the asafoetida powder,tamarind and grated ococnut and mix well.Adding a little water ,grind to a coarse paste when cool.Remove into a serving dish.Heat the remaining oil and put in mustard,cumin seeds and curry leaves.When it splutters pour over the chutney and mix well.Serve as a side dish with a breakfast of your choice.


I remember reading this recipe in a magazine long ago and at the end of the recipe was a note that said it is a good combination for idli.But it was also a good side dish for our breakfast too.