Name: Kerala Parippu Curry recipe by Soma Pradhan at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Moong dal 1 cup; Water 3 cups; Turmeric powder 1 tsp; Salt 2 tsp; Grated coconut 1/4 cup; Green chilli 2; Cumin seeds 1 tbsp; Ghee 2 tbsp; Dry red chilli 2; Curry leaves 8 to 9; Hing a pinch; Mustard seeds 1 tsp

ABOUT Kerala Parippu Curry RECIPE

Kerala parippu curry is nothing but roasted moong dal tempered with ghee or clarified butter. This is a must dish in one of the Onam spread. Since it is offered to Lord, onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes are not added. The preparation is very similar to Habisa daalma from Odissa.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Moong dal 1 cup
Water 3 cups
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Salt 2 tsp
Grated coconut 1/4 cup
Green chilli 2
Cumin seeds 1 tbsp
Ghee 2 tbsp
Dry red chilli 2
Curry leaves 8 to 9
Hing a pinch
Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Instructions

Dry roast moong dal.
Pressure cook with water, turmeric powder and salt for 2 whistles on high.
Lower flame and cook for 7 to 8 minutes more.
Switch off the flame and allow pressure to drop completely.
Dry roast cumin seeds and grind together with green chilies, grated coconut and a splash of water.
Open the lid and churn dal with a churner for 7-8 seconds.
Add grated coconut spice mix to it. Bring it to boil.
Add ghee in a tempering pan. Add hing, curry leaves, mustard seeds and dry red chilies.
Add the tempering to dal and boil for another minute.
Switch off the flame and pour in a serving bowl.
Serve with rice.

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