Moong Dal /Nadan Parippu Curry

Ingredients 

• Moong dal – 1 cup
• Ghee – 2-3 tsp
• Shallots – 3
• Mustard seeds – a pinch
• Red chilli – 2
• Grated coconut - 1tbsp

To Grind

• Grated coconut – half of one coconut
• Jeera – 1/2 tsp
• Green chilli – 2-3
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Preparation

1.Grind all the ingredients.

2.Roast the moong dal in a heavy bottomed pan (without oil).

3.Boil water and add the roasted dal to this. Cook till the dal is done. Mash it well.

4.Add ground paste, salt and 1/2 cup water to the mashed dal and let it boil. Remove from heat.

5.Heat ghee in another pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add small onion, curry leaves and red chilli. Fry till small onion becomes golden brown. Add grated coconut. Pour over cooked dal.