Kerala Parippu Curry

Kerala Parippu curry is an important part of the Onam Sadhya and is served with ghee and hot rice

Recipe Source: chitrasfoodbook.com

INGREDIENTS:

• Moong dal – 1/2 cup
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilly – 1 no ( pinched )
• Water & salt –as needed

To grind

• Grated coconut – 2 tablespoon
• Jeera – 1/4 teaspoon
• Green chilli - 1

To temper

• Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
• Mustard seeds –1 /2 teaspoon
• Pinched red chilly – 1
• Curry leaves – a few

METHOD:

1.  Roast dal for a minute till raw smell emanates
2. Pressure cook the roasted dal with water , turmeric powder and a pinched red chilly
3. Grind the coconut, chilli and jeera with little water to make a paste/chutney
4.  Mix the ground paste to the cooked dal and boil till it thickens
5. Remove and temper with the above items
6. Serve with ghee and hot rice

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