Parippu Curry

Parippu Curry is a traditional Kerala dish served with Sadya. Ingredients Moong dal - 1 cup Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, crushed - 1 teaspoon Garlic clove, crushed - 1 (optional) Desiccated coconut - 1/2 cup (optional) Curry leaves - a few Salt to taste Method Dry roast the moong dal on medium heat for ten minutes. Cook it with sufficient water and turmeric. Grind the coconut with a little water, garlic and cumin seeds. Add to the boiling dal along with the curry leaves and salt.