Parippu Curry – Kerala style moong dal curry with the goodness of coconut and spices.
Onam is here and it is the most significant festival for Keralites. The celebration of Onam unfolds over a span of ten days, each day marked by different rituals. One of the major highlights of this festival is Onam Sadya or Onasadya. Sadya is a lavish vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf. It showcases an array of dishes from rice, chutney, salad, dal, curries, pachadi, papad, banana chips, payasam and more.
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About Parippu Curry
Parippu Curry is an integral part of the traditional Onam Sadya. It is a Kerala style dal recipe made using moong dal. Firstly the moong dal is roasted till it turns aromatic. Roasted moong dal is boiled and later cooked with coconut masala to achieve a creamy texture. Parippu Curry is finally topped with a tempering of mustard seeds, red chillies, onion and curry leaves. The tempering enhances the aroma and flavour of the curry. Parippu Curry is best enjoyed with steamed rice, pickle and papad.
List of ingredients to make Parippu Curry
Lentils : Moong Dal is used to make this curry
Coconut masala : fresh coconut, cumin seeds, onion, green chillies and garlic
Tempering : coconut oil, mustard seeds, dry red chilli, curry leaves and onion
Other ingredients: salt and turmeric powder.
Step-wise recipe with pictures
Heat a pan and add moong dal. Dry roast the moong dal till it loses its raw smell and turns aromatic.
Allow it to cool and transfer to a bowl.
Add water and rinse the dal.
Transfer moong dal to a pressure cooker. Add turmeric, salt and water. Cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Open the pressure cooker when the steam releases completely.
In the meanwhile prepare a coconut masala by blending coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic and onion.
Transfer cooked dal to a pan/pot. I am using a clay pot to cook the dal. Add water as required to adjust the consistency of the dal.
Add the coconut masala and mix well.
Cook the dal on low heat till it comes to a boil. Add salt as per taste.
For the tempering, heat a small pan. Add coconut oil. Add mustard seeds, dry red chilly, chopped onion and curry leaves.
When all the ingredients start sizzling, pour into the Parippu curry. Give a quick mix.
Serve Parippu curry with steamed rice.
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Parippu Curry | Kerala style Moong Dal Curry
Ingredients
- 1 cup split green gram (moong dal)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
For coconut masala
- ½ cup freshly grated coconut
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 to 3 green chillies
- ½ medium sized onion, chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
For tempering
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 dry red chilli
- ½ onion, chopped
- few curry leaves
Instructions
- Heat a pan and add moong dal.
- Dry roast the moong dal till it loses its raw smell and turns aromatic.
- Allow it to cool and transfer to a bowl. Add water and rinse the dal.
- Transfer washed moong dal to a pressure cooker.
- Add turmeric, salt and 2 ½ to 3 cups of water.
- Cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Open the pressure cooker when the steam releases completely.
- In the meanwhile prepare a coconut masala by blending coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies,garlic and onion.
- Transfer the cooked dal to a pan/pot. I have used a clay pot to cook the dal.
- Add water as required to adjust the consistency of the dal.
- Add the coconut masala and mix well.
- Cook the dal on low heat till it comes to a boil.
- Check the seasoning. Add salt if required.
- For the tempering, heat a small pan.
- Add coconut oil.
- Add mustard seeds, dry red chilly, chopped onionand curry leaves.
- When all the ingredients start sizzling, pour into the Parippu curry.
- Give a quick mix.
- Serve Parippu curry with steamed rice.
Frequently asked questions
Can this curry be made with other lentils apart from moong dal?
Absolutely. This curry can be made with other lentils such as chana dal, tur dal or masoor dal.
Why is moong dal roasted before cooking?
Roasting of moong dal gives a deep nutty flavour to the dal .
Is Parippu Curry a vegan dish?
Yes. This is typically vegan as it is made with lentils, coconut, spices and the tempering is done with coconut oil.
What is Parippu curry usually served with?
It is served with steamed rice often accompanied by side-dishes like vegetables, papad and pickle.
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