Thenga Aracha Parippu Curry
A traditional Kerala curry where coconut simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- Lentils : 1 cup
- Coconut : ½ cup
- Green chilly : 4 nos
- Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
- Shallots : 8 nos
- Mustard : 2 tsp
Preparation
Step 1
Soak lentils in water for 4 to 5 hours.
Step 2
Cook lentils using salt and turmeric powder.
Step 3
Enter Step.
Step 4
Grind coconut and green chilly using a mixer.
Step 5
To the cooked lentils add this grinded matter.
Step 6
Stir it well, then heat a pan add oil in it and add mustard when it gets hot.
Step 7
When it allow to crackles add shallots to it and cook it, stirring well.
Step 8
Pour this to the lentils.
Step 9
Give it a good stir.
Step 10
Transfer to the serving dish.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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