Kerala Style Parippu (Masoor Dal) Curry Recipe केरल स्टाइल परिप्पु (मसूर दाल) करी रेसिपी: South Indian cuisine offers a variety of dishes made from lentils, legumes, beans, or peas. Lentils, known as ‘paruppu’ or ‘parippu,’ are used in everything from snacks, appetizers, and salads to main courses and even desserts. A notable dish is the Parippu Curry, a simple moong lentil curry. This comforting and flavorful dish is a key part of the all-vegetarian feast called ‘Sadya,’ which is served during the Onam festival in Kerala. It’s a must-try, hearty dal-based recipe that brings warmth and comfort.
Kerala Style Parippu (Masoor Dal) Curry Recipe Details
Recipe Name: Kerala Style Parippu (Masoor Dal) Curry Recipe
Total Cook Time: 30 mins
Mode: Easy
Recipe Servings: 2 member’s
Cook Time: 15 mins
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients of Kerala Style Parippu (Masoor Dal) Curry
- 1/2 cup Masoor dal
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- to taste Salt
- Water, to boil the dal
- For coconut curry paste:
- 1/2 cup Freshly grated coconut
- 2-3 Green chillies
- 1/2 tsp Jeera
- 1 tbsp Chopped onion
- Water, to blend
- For tadka:
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 8-10 Curry leaves
- 2 Red chillies
- 2 tbsp Onion, sliced
How to Prepare
- Rinse the dal and pressure cook it with turmeric powder, salt, and water for 5-6 whistles.
- Let the pressure release completely, then whisk the dal into a smooth paste. Adjust the salt if needed and set it aside.
- In a blender, combine grated coconut, green chili, cumin seeds, onion, and water. Blend into a smooth paste.
- Pour the cooked dal and coconut paste into a pan and boil on medium heat for 6 minutes.
- For the tadka, heat coconut oil or ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, red chili, and curry leaves. Sauté onions until golden brown.
- Pour the tadka over the dal-coconut curry and serve hot.
