Parippu

Parippu / Moong Daal Curry is a popular item in the traditional Kerala Sadya.
It goes in combination with Rice, Papadam and Ghee. This dish is very rich in protein and is good for growing children.

INGREDIENTS:

• Split Moong dal/Cherupayar parippu - 1 cup
• Turmeric powder -¼ tsp
• Grated coconut -1 cup
• Garlic -1 nos
• Cumin seed -¼ tsp
• Coconut Oil- 1tbsp
• Curry leaves-a few
• Salt to taste

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Roast Moong Daal till the raw smell goes.
• Cook Moong Dal with Water and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker for 5-6 whistle. 
• Grind Coconut, Garlic and Cumin seeds to a fine paste.
• Add this paste to the cooked Parippu/ Moong dal along with little water and salt.
• Allow to boil. 
• When it starts boil,turn off the stove and add Coconut Oil and Curry leaves.

Recommended Combination: Parippu can be served hot with Pappadam , Ghee and Rice.

Cherupayar curry / Green Gram curry

Cherupayar Curry is typical Kerala dish made with Moong Dal .
Cherupayar is good for health.

INGREDIENTS:

• Green gram/ moong dal/ cherupayar - 1 cup
• Turmeric powder -¼ tsp
• Grated coconut -1 cup
• Garlic -1 nos
• Cumin seed -¼ tsp
• Water - 3 cup
• Sliced Shallot -2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Red Chilly - 2 nos
• Coconut Oil- 1tsp
• Curry leaves-a few

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Cook moong dal along with turmeric powder and water.
• Grind the coconut, garlic and cumin seeds to a fine paste.
• Add this paste to the cooked moong dal along with salt and little water and allow to boil.
• When it starts boil, turn off the stove.
• Heat oil in a pan and allow mustard seeds and red chilly to splutter.
• Add shallot and curry leaves into the oil and fry it.
• Add this seasoning into curry.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Chappathi , Puttu.