# Kaanam Thuvayal

Kaanam thuvayal is a village-style chutney that is prepared without coconut to prevent spoilage, making it suitable for long journeys or outdoor activities.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 250 grams Black gram
- 2 Dried red chilies
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small piece Tamarind
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt

## Instructions

1. Light the stove and place a pan on it.
2. Add black gram to the hot pan and roast until fragrant, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula.
3. Once fragrant, add dried red chilies and continue to roast until they are also fragrant.
4. Turn off the stove as soon as the black gram and chilies are roasted, as the dark color of the gram makes it difficult to tell if it's burning.
5. Allow the roasted ingredients to cool completely.
6. Transfer the cooled roasted black gram and chilies to a mixer grinder jar.
7. Add peeled garlic cloves to the mixer grinder.
8. Add a small piece of tamarind to the mixer grinder.
9. Add curry leaves to the mixer grinder.
10. Add cumin seeds to the mixer grinder.
11. Add salt to taste.
12. Cover the mixer grinder and grind all ingredients without adding water to a coarse powder.
13. Taste the thuvayal to check for seasoning.
14. Serve the kaanam thuvayal with old rice porridge (pazhaiyakanji) or as an accompaniment to idli/dosa, drizzled with sesame oil.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Wooden spatula
- Mixer grinder

## Tips

- Roast the black gram until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it as its dark color makes it hard to distinguish.
- Do not add coconut if you want the thuvayal to last longer without spoilage, especially if taking it on long journeys (e.g., for shepherding).
- If you prefer, you can add a little coconut for enhanced flavor, but it will reduce the shelf life.
- Serve with old rice porridge (pazhaiyakanji) or idli/dosa, adding a drizzle of sesame oil for extra flavor.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-10-31

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