Kollu Thogayal Recipe (Horse gram Chutney)

Kollu Thogayal also known as Horse Gram Chutney is a popular and traditional recipe of southern India made with Kollu (gram of horses), red chillies, coconut and garlic. This is one of the instant and healthy recipes that you can do in less than 20 minutes. Kollu Thogayal can be served with Idli, dosai, hot rice or any meal of southern India. If you are trying to lose weight or follow a diet, this is an excellent addition to your daily meal.

Information about Horse Gram Chutney

Horsegram is one of the legumes rich in protein and is particularly popular in Tamil Nadu e Andhra Pradesh. Horsegram is one of the bases and super foods that is rich in football, iron and proteins. This legume helps in weight loss and also improves digestion.

Thogayal is a traditional thick or coarse condiment of southern India, made with lentils and spices or even with vegetables. Unlike the normal chutnei of southern India, they are often cast and served with Tiffin objects such as Idli, dosai. While Thayal is a dense pasta, in particular mixed with hot rice with GHI, it offers a simple nutritious meal. I shared the number of Thogayal recipes in my blog as Paruppu ThogayalKeerai Thogayal, Coriandolo Thogayal. You can check them in the post of my blog.

Today the Kollu Thogayal recipe that I will share is so special for my heart because it is my 999th post. I can’t believe that tomorrow I will publish my 1000 ° post and will certainly share a very special recipe for that post. Now returning to this Kollu Thogayal recipe, this is shared by My Aachi (grandmother). He did this normal at home. He also shared an instant version of Kollu Podi. I shared it in my blog you can check too.

Kollu Thogayal is a traditional chutney of southern India based on horses, coconut, garlic and red chilli pepper. This Thogayal is generally served with Idli, dosai, Rot Or rice with a teaspoon of clarified butter or gum oil. It is such a simple, healthy and comforting recipe. This recipe is a perfect mixture of tradition, nutrition and taste that make it suitable for various dietary preferences such as vegetarian rich in protein, gluten -free and weight loss.

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Because this recipe works

High nutrition: Horsegram is one of the legumes that has a high calcium content and also a very rich vegetarian protein. Increase the metabolism and check the appetite for weight loss.

Because I love this recipe – My AACHI is the one who shared this recipe, often does it for us. Not only this recipe, many of my traditional recipes are equipped with my AACHI. AAchi’s Thogayal version is so rustic, simple and made with so much love. This thogayal often serves with rice at least once a week. When you are tired or want to do something fast and nutritious for your children, then Horsegram Thogayal with rice is a reference option. A quick whisk in the blender, served with a bowl of hot rice turns into a comforting meal. This recipe requires a minimum effort but has the maximum health benefits.

Easy to do: Thogayal’s creation process is so simple and direct. It is one of the quick and healthy recipes to be made in less than 20 minutes. This recipe is useful when you are trying to prepare a healthy quick meal during your demanding days.

Versatile: Kollu Thogayal is a versatile recipe that you can create many delicious variants based on your preferences. You can incorporate the recipe with other ingredients of your choice such as coriander, onion, tamarind, peanuts and curry leaves.

Ingredients

Horse Gram / Kollu / Kanam: This little legume is the heart of our Thogayal recipe. There are two types of horses available on the market: the black and brown horse. You can use any variety of your choice. Dry roasting the Kollu to improve digestion and remove the raw smell.

COCONUT : Coconut adds a rich and creamy consistency to the Thogayal. For the Thogayal without dairy products -caseari, you can replace almonds or anacardi. You can even use dried or frozen coconut instead of fresh coconut. Consistency and flavor can differ accordingly.

GARLIC : The garlic adds a depth and a tasty aroma to the Thogayal. You can even skip the garlic in a pan before grinding. If you want to improve digestion, you can also add a piece of ginger during grinding.

Dry red chilli pepper: Dry red chilli pepper is added to kicking the spectiality in the Thogayal. You can adjust the amount of red chilli pepper according to the spice level. You can also replace the green chili pepper or add the red chili pepper of the Kashmir which is less spicy and adds a vibrant color to the Thogayal.

Salt: The salt is added to balance the overall flavor and taste. WATERFALL : The water can be according to your favorite Thogayal consistency.

Hack

Horsegram cleaning: First spread the Kollu on a plate. Remove any small stones or dirt particles before cooking.

Dry roast: In a pan, dry roasted the low flame kollu until you start. It should be a nice golden and aromatic brown.

Immerse: Wash the dry roasted horse and dip it in water for 10 minutes.

Grinding: Grind the horse soaked with the rest of the ingredients in a blender.

Kollu Thogayal (step by step images)

This is a roast horse

Wash it and take it in a bowl

In a blender, add the coconut

A couple of cloves of garlic

Add the dry chilli pepper

Add the Dal Subbuto

Add a little salt

Purer

Serve

Suggestions for experts

• The kollu (horse) is always dry to avoid raw and bitter taste.
• You can even cook the horse with 2-3 whistles. Then grind the cooked horse with other ingredients to prepare Thogayal.
• The dried coconut can be used instead of fresh coconut.
• A small piece of tamarind can be used during grinding to add Tangozza to Thogayal.
• You can even use the gram of black horses instead of the brown horse.
• Instead of grinding the ingredients as raw, you can even skip the red chili pepper, coconut and garlic in a pan and prepare the Thogayal.
• For a crunchy and hazelnut flavor, you can add roasted peanuts during grinding.

Archiving and portion

Kollu Thogayal can be kept in an airtight container. It remains well for 1-3 days in the refrigerator.

You can serve the thogayal kollu with idli, dosai, Rot Hot rice with a spoonful of clarified butter or gingelly oil. Horsegram is one of the legumes used for weight loss, so you can use it as a diffusion for your sandwich or winding.

Faq

1. Can I do this without coconut?

Absolutely. You can try the recipe without coconut. It can offer a longer duration for the Thogayal.

2. Kollu is difficult to digest?

Horsegram is difficult to digest when consuming raw. Pressure cooking or immersing the horse makes it easier to digest.

3. Horse Gram Gluten free of gluten?

Yes, Horsegram is a gluten -free legume that makes it a perfect choice for those looking for recipes for gluten -free weight loss.

4. Can I add peanuts or other lentils?

Absolutely ! Yes, you can add roasted peanuts or other lentils such as Moong Dal, toor Dal, Chana Dal or Gram with a roast for a crunchy and hazelnut flavor.

Variations

All Podi: Kollu Podi is an instantaneous version of the Thogayal recipe. All you need to do is roasting the ingredients such as horse, garlic, cumin, dry red chilli separately and grinding them powder. This podium can be kept up to a month in an airtight container. You can serve it with rice or even like Kollu Idli Podi with a spoonful of oil or clarified butter.

Civil / Weups: Kollu Rasam / Soup is one of the healthy and comforting recipes to be consumed during a cold cough. It is perfect for the hot climate. You can start by preparing the base of Rasam with garlic, cumin, chilli pepper, tamarind and finally add to the cooked razor raised pressure. Serve with a bowl of hot rice.

Onion Kolu Thogayal: In this variation, it is possible to add an onion / shallot / large onion with horse. Fry the onion until they do not candy and grind with other ingredients. It adds little sweetness to the Thogayal.

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