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Moong Dal with Coconut

Kerala Parippu Curry

Also called Parippu Curry, Cherupayar Parippu Curry, Kerala dal curry

By Tammy Austin ·

  • 14 ingredients
  • 8 steps

Ingredients

  • Cherupayar parippu/moong dal – 3/4 cup
  • Grated coconut – 1 cup
  • Shallots (small onion) – 3 tablespoon
  • Green chillies – 2-3
  • Garlic – 1 pod (finely chopped)
  • Dry red chillies – 3
  • Turmeric – 1 pinch/1/4 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder– 1/4 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds – 1 pinch
  • Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
  • Coconut Oil/Ghee – 2 tablespoons
  • Water – 2-3 cups
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

How to make Moong Dal with Coconut

  1. Grind the coconut along with green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, a little salt and enough water to form a smooth paste.
  2. Roast the dal in a heavy bottomed pan.
  3. Add 2 cups of hot water, 1 tablespoon of small onions and garlic and cook dal in a pressure cooker till done (2 whistles). The dal should be boiled till soft.
  4. Gently mash the dal with the back of a spoon.
  5. Next add the ground coconut paste, enough salt and more water if necessary and continue to cook the mixture till it comes to a boil. Remove from flame and keep aside.
  6. Meanwhile heat coconut oil in a pan (you can also use ghee instead of coconut oil for a better flavour) and splutter mustard seeds.
  7. Add cumin seeds, the small onions, dry red chillies and curry leaves and fry till the onions get dark brown.
  8. Season with a pinch of salt and pour it over the cooked dal.

To Serve

Serve with rice and poppadum.

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