Parippu Kari

Preparation:20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: Makes 5 to 7 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil
250 gms split moong dal (split green gram)
1 cup grated coconut
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a few curry leaves (kadi patta)
salt to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a pan, add the moong dal and saute for 10 minutes.Add the salt and 2 cups water, mix well and cook till the moong is cooked and water is evaporated.Meanwhile, combine the coconut and cumin seeds and blend in a mixer till smooth.Add the paste to the coconut, mix well and cook for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan and add the curry leaves.Add this to the moong dal and mix well.Serve hot.