Cherupayar Thoran | Moong Dal Stir Fry

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 3/4th of Green moong dal
• ½ cup Coconut — grated
• 2 Cloves garlic
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• Chilli powder ¾ tsp
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup Water
• Curry leaves, a few

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious and traditional styled dish, first wash and soak the moong dal in water for around 5- 6 hrs.

2. Step 2

   Drain the water used for soaking, and cook the dal in fresh water. Close and cook on medium-low heat till the moong dal is soft. Make sure that the dal doesn’t overcook and turn mushy.

3. Step 3

   While it is cooking, make the coconut mixture by mixing together the grated coconut, chopped garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and chili powder.

4. Step 4

   You can also grind in a mixer to a coarse mixture. Stir in the coconut mixture into the cooked green gram. Turn to low flame and cover with a lid.

5. Step 5

   Keep the 'thoran' in low flame for another 5-7 minutes. Remove the lid and stir fry the dish. Serve the dish with rice and curd.