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Vazhuthananga Parippu Curry ~ Brinjal Dal Curry

Course Vegetarian
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masoor dal
  • 2 large brinjals cut into large peices
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 4-5 shallots
  • 3 green chillies
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4-5 dry round red chillies
  • Curry leaves

Instructions

  • Add the dal, brinjal, water, turmeric powder and fennel seeds to a pan and cook on medium low flame till the dal gets mashed and the brinjal gets cooked.
  • Meanwhile, grind the coconut to ginger paste to a smooth paste.
  • Add it to the cooked curry and keep till it simmers, approximately 5 minutes. Adjust your salt.
  • Heat oil in a little saucepan. Splutter the mustard seeds.
  • Fry the dry chillies and curry leaves and dump into the curry. Serve with rice and any side dish of your choice.