Green Chilli Thokku Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves. Saute until the mustard seeds splutter.
• STEP 2.Add chopped green chillies, tamarind paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
• STEP 3.Add jaggery and continue cooking until the mixture thickens and the oil separates from the sides.
• STEP 4.Allow the thokku to cool and store it in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to a week.
• STEP 5.Serve the Green Chilli Thokku as a side dish with rice, dosa, idli, or use it as a spread on sandwiches.

Cooking Tips

• Adjust the quantity of green chillies according to your spice preference.
• You can add a pinch of asafoetida for additional flavor.
• Make sure to cook the thokku until the oil separates, as this ensures proper preservation.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Green Chilli Thokku in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Serve it as a side dish with rice, dosa, idli, or use it as a spread on sandwiches.