Split yellow peas or moong dal is considered one of the most healthiest foods in the world and Indian cuisine uses it extensively, be it North, South, East or West. Kerala Cuisine is definitely not as lentil-rich as its northern counterparts, but there are some wholesome curries which use minimum oil and are still protein-rich.
Also check out Kerala Parippu Curry that’s used for Onam and wedding sadya.
Vellarikka Parippu Curry
Ingredients:
Serves : 2
Yellow split peas/split moong dal/mung dal/Cheru payar - 1 cup Cubed cucumber/squash - ½ cup Turmeric powder - one pinch Grated coconut - ¼ cup Shallots - 4-5 Green chillies - 3 Hing - one pinch Jeera powder - 1 tsp Mustard seeds - for tempering Curry leaves - one strand Salt - to taste Oil - 2 tsp
How to make Parippu Curry:
Pressure cook the dal, cucumber and turmeric with just enough water to cover it. I let it cook for 3 whistles since I like it cooked well.
Heat oil and cackle mustard seeds. Fry the shallots, split green chillies, jeera and hing for 2-3 mins. Then add the coconut and mix well.
Add the cooked dal to the above mixture, stir in well, add salt, season with curry leaves and serve hot.
I served this with wheat dosa since me and my friend were on a minimin-rice diet and preferred whole wheat food.
Notes
- moong dal may be replaced with toor dal but the taste changes noticeably. - I made this with cucumber but my friend tells me using squash doesn’t change the flavour much so feel free to experiment.
Split yellow peas or moong dal is considered one of the most healthiest foods in the world and Indian cuisine uses it extensively, be it North, South, East or West. Kerala Cuisine is definitely not as lentil-rich as its northern counterparts, but there are some wholesome curries which use minimum oil and are still protein-rich.
Also check out Kerala Parippu Curry that’s used for Onam and wedding sadya.
Vellarikka Parippu Curry
Ingredients:
Serves : 2
Yellow split peas/split moong dal/mung dal/Cheru payar - 1 cup Cubed cucumber/squash - ½ cup Turmeric powder - one pinch Grated coconut - ¼ cup Shallots - 4-5 Green chillies - 3 Hing - one pinch Jeera powder - 1 tsp Mustard seeds - for tempering Curry leaves - one strand Salt - to taste Oil - 2 tsp
How to make Parippu Curry:
Pressure cook the dal, cucumber and turmeric with just enough water to cover it. I let it cook for 3 whistles since I like it cooked well.
Heat oil and cackle mustard seeds. Fry the shallots, split green chillies, jeera and hing for 2-3 mins. Then add the coconut and mix well.
Add the cooked dal to the above mixture, stir in well, add salt, season with curry leaves and serve hot.
I served this with wheat dosa since me and my friend were on a minimin-rice diet and preferred whole wheat food.
Notes
- moong dal may be replaced with toor dal but the taste changes noticeably. - I made this with cucumber but my friend tells me using squash doesn’t change the flavour much so feel free to experiment.
