Parippu

        One cannot even think of having a sadya without parippu. We start off with parippu, pappadam, and ghee. And now, if you think of avoiding pappadam or ghee, then you are making a huge mistake! The taste would never be the same without ghee or pappadam. I know there might be various ways of cooking parippu too, but this is how we prepare it. Its simple, nutritious and yummy too!

 

 

Ingredients

 

1. Spilt green gram dal/ cherrupayar parippu/ mung dal - 1/2 cup
2. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
3. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Garlic - 1
6. Salt - To taste
7. Coconut oil or ghee - 2 tsp

Method

 

 

1. Dry roast the split mung dal in a pan at medium heat for 5-6 mts. Cook it in a  pressure cooker until it is about to whistle adding turmeric powder, sufficient water ( I added around 3 cups) and salt. (You can cook it in a vessel instead of pressure cooker). Open the pressure cooker when the steam releases.  Mix well, if the parippu looks very thick, you can add more water and boil it. Check for salt.

 

2. Meanwhile grind the grated coconut along with cumin seeds and garlic to a very fine paste. Add it to the cooked dal and cook for a few minutes. Finally add curry leaves and 2 tsp coconut oil. Switch off. Serve hot with rice.