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Parippu Vevichathu ~ Malabar Lentil Fry

Course Sides
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masoor dal
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 green chillies slit
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 4 shallots peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • FOR TEMPERING:
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4-6 dried red chillies
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the lentils with turmeric, chillies, water and salt till nicely mashed - around 5-6 whistles. Allow to the pressure to go off completely.
  • Grind the ingredients under "for grinding" till coarse and without any bites.
  • Open the pressure cooker lid and add the ground mixture. Give it a good mix.
  • Keep on low flame on simmer for five minutes, with a closed lid. Switch off.
  • Heat oil in a small pan. Splutter the mustard seeds. Briefly fry the red chillies and curry leaves and pour into the prepared lentils.
  • Serve hot as side for ghee rice and chicken/beef curry.