Parippu (Kerala Style Dal Curry)

🛒 Ingredients

• Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils) 50 g · 175 kcal
• Thick Coconut Milk 50 g · 86 kcal
• Coconut Oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Shallots, sliced 20 g · 14 kcal
• Green Chili 5 g · 2 kcal
• Turmeric Powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Mustard Seeds 2 g · 10 kcal
• Curry Leaves 2 g · 2 kcal
• Dried Red Chili 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wash moong dal thoroughly and soak in water for 15-20 minutes, then drain.
2. Cook the soaked dal with fresh water and turmeric powder until it is soft and mushy, using a pressure cooker or stovetop.
3. Add thick coconut milk and green chili to the cooked dal, simmer gently for a few minutes while stirring occasionally; avoid vigorous boiling.
4. In a separate small pan, heat coconut oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. Add sliced shallots, dried red chili, and curry leaves to the tempering pan; sauté until shallots turn golden brown.
6. Pour the hot tempering over the simmering dal, stir gently, and serve immediately with rice or flatbread.