Pathiya Samayal Contest entry by Malini Mk

Ingredients:
1 cup of toor dal / thuvar dal
1/4 to 1/3 cup of grated coconut (optional, usually they don’t use coconut for pathiya samayal I guess)
3-4 of dry red chillies
A pinch of perungaayam
2 tbsp of oil

Salt
Heat oil in a pan add Perungayam and add the toor dal. Fry until reddish golden brown - about 3-4 mins. add the coconut Next, add the red chillies Mix well with salt. Set aside to cool completely. Grind to a coarse paste with enough water.