Parippu Theeyal

Ingredients:

• Toor Dal/ Pigeon Pea- 1 cup

• Shallots/ small onions- 8

• Green chilly- 2 slit

• Asafetida/kayam- 1/4 tsp

To grind to a paste:

• Dry roasted coconut- 1/2cup

• Chilly powder- 3/4tsp

• Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp

• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

• Garlic- 2 cloves

• Methi powder- 1 pinch

• Jeera powder- 1/4 tsp

• Pepper corn- 4-5

• Tamarind extract- 2 tbsp

Method: Wash the dal and transfer it to a pan or pressure cooker. Add in chopped shallots, green chilly and asafetida. Add two cups of water and cook until the dal is semi cooked. If using fresh coconut dry roast till golden brown in low flame. Add the masala powders towards the end and switch off the flame. Grind the above masala to a smooth paste by adding water. Add this to the cooked dal and add tamarind extract and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes in medium flame. Switch off the flame and pour the tempering over it. Serve along with rice or roti.

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