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Parippu Thalichathu ~ Malabar Lentil Curry

Course Curry
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup toor dal
  • 1/4 cup masoor dal
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 green chili slit
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 to mato cubed
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 4 shallots sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp fennel
  • 5 cloves garlic

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the lentils along with the onion, chillies and turmeric till done.
  • Grind the ingredients under "for grinding" till smooth and set aside.
  • In a chatti, heat oil. Splutter mustard seeds. Fry the curry leaves and shallots till cooked.
  • Add in the cooked dal, the ground paste, tomato, salt and water as required. Simmer for around 5 minutes and switch off.
  • Serve hot along with rice and sides.