Kerala Parippu Curry - Onam Sadya Special
Nadan Kerala Parippu Curry is the traditional Dal that is served at festive meals such as Onam Sadya.
Ingredients
- Cup Moong Dal - 1/2
- Cup Grated Coconut - 1/4
- Green Chillies - 2 or 3
- tsp Cumin - 1
- tsp Turmeric - 1/4
- Red Chillies - 2
- tsp Mustard Seeds - 1
- tsp Coconut Oil or Ghee - 1
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
To Make the Masala for the Kerala Parippu Curry
- Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and green chillies into a smooth paste. Use with a little water, if required.
Making the Kerala Parippu Curry
- Over medium flame, dry roast the moong dal till it becomes aromatic and turns light brown.
- Wash the moong dal and pressure cook in 1 cup water for about 3 whistles or till is completely mashed.
- Using a heavy ladle, mash the dal well.
- Add salt, turmeric, and the ground coconut paste.
- Add about 1/2 cup water.
- Mix well.
- Over a medium flame, bring the Parippu Curry to a gentle boil.
- Let the dal boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Turn off and set aside.
Tempering
- Heat the ghee or coconut oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the split red chillies and curry leaves.
- Mix well and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the tempering to the Kerala Parippu Curry.
- Enjoy with some hot steamed rice and a generous spoonful of ghee.
Notes
The dal will thicken with time and so let it be a little runny initially.