A thovayal is a delicacy in almost every South Indian household. Thovayals are typically mixed with rice and eaten. It can be eaten with Dosa’s, Idli’s or any other way you choose to eat it. Zucchini being a very English vegetable is extremely tasty when cooked into this thovayal version. The roasted ingredients urad dal, red chilies and curry leaves when ground into a paste along with the zucchini gives a fresh aroma which makes it simply delishious.

A favorite accompaniment with dosa’s, idli’s, upma’s, a sandwich spread and anything you want to experiment it with. The sweet nature of the small onions enhances the taste of the chutney. If small onions are not available, regular red onions can be used. The sesame oil used for seasoning and sautéing enhances the flavor as well. In case you don’t stock sesame oil, any vegetable or sunflower oil can be used.

This is very different from the non traditional ones which you get to taste in a restaurant, but a typical recipe which you would find in a Tamil Brahmin House. The dash of lemon or yogurt added to the recipe makes it tangy and opens up your senses. A favorite accompaniment with dosa’s, idli’s, upma’s and anything you want to experiment it with.