Parippu Curry It is a lentil based curry mixed with coconut and shallot masala , So authentic and so as taste! Its very mild too! Also coconut oil just makes the curry more special ! It is the first main course in the traditional onam sadhya. Ingredients: Moong dal – 1 cup Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, crushed – 1 teaspoon Garlic clove, crushed – 1 (optional) Desiccated coconut – 1/2 cup (optional) Curry leaves – a few Salt to taste Method: Wash and soak the parippu/lentil for 3-6 hours.Cook it in a pressure cooker by adding water and salt. Cook for two or three whistles or until done.Mash it well ( cook it again if needed)Meanwhile grind together all the ingredients in Bowl 1 to a fine pasteAdd this coconut paste to the mashed parippu and combine it well..Add salt to taste.Simmer it for 3-5 minutes,remove from fireHeat oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds,when it starts to splutter add shallots and red chillies…Pour it over the parippu !!!!
