Kerala Parippu Curry,a delicious and comforting dal curry made from moong dal. It's one of the main dish in sadya menu during onam festival.

In our home, we make something similar with toor dal and call it as "Katti Paruppu" and to me, that's one of the most comforting dish in the world. Haven't shared that recipe so far here, will try to update here soon.

When i first came to know about this parippu curry, i loved the flavors goes into the curry and immediately gave it a try, since then it's one of the common dish in our home. It's so simple to make and taste so delicious with rice or with breakfast too.Now let's out how to make this delicious parippu curry.

Kerala Parippu Curry | Moong Dal Curry

Preparation Time : 5 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Serves : 2
Recipe Category: Curry | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
Moong Dal - 1/4 cup
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Asafoetida Powder - 1/4 tsp

To grind

Grated coconut - 2 tbsp

Peal onion - 1 nos

Garlic pods-1(small)

Cumin seed- 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 2 pinch
To Temper
Coconut oil - 1 tsp
Mustard & urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Pearl onion -1 (finely chopped)
Red chili -1
Curry leaves- few

Procedure

First wash the moong dal and add into the pressure cooker along with enough water and asafoetida powder and cook it for 3 whistle.

In the mean time, grind the ingredients listed under "To grind" into fine paste and keep it ready.

Once the pressure is released from the pressure cooker automatically, open the cooker and add red chili powder, salt and grounded masala along with required water to your preferred consistency.Bring into boil & cook till the raw smell leaves.