To begin making the Thengai Thogayal recipe, in a small pan; roast the fenugreek seeds, dry red chillies and urad dal until it releases a roasted aroma and slightly browned.

Now grind the roasted ingredients, the grated coconut,the tamarind and curry leaves together until it forms a smooth paste. Check the salt levels of the Thengai Thogayal and adjust to suit your taste.

Heat a little oil in a tadka pan; add mustard seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves. Allow it to crackle and the red chillies to roast. Add the seasoning to the Thengai Thogayal.

Serve the Thengai Thogayal along with a hot bowl of rice and ghee or dosa idli.