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South Indian Paruppu Kulambu - Pasi Paruppu Kulambu. A simple and tasty moong dal preparation which tastes awesome and yet so simple to prepare.
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South Indian Paruppu Kulambu-Pasi Paruppu Kulambu

South Indian Paruppu Kulambu - Pasi Paruppu Kulambu. A simple and tasty dal variety from the regions of South India.
Course Dal Variety
Cuisine South Indian
Author Fa's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup split green gram / moong dal / pasi paruppu
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 to mato finely chopped
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder or add as needed
  • 1 small piece jaggery
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 whole dry red chillies
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida

Instructions

  • In a large pan, add washed moong dal, green chilies, chopped onion and tomato, turmeric power and sufficient water. Cook until the dal is cooked. (Or alternatively you can use pressure cooker till 2 or 3 whistles)
  • Now add the red chilli power and required salt, bring it to boil.
  • Lower the flame and add tamarind paste and jaggery. Cook until raw smell of tamarind goes away and till you reach desired consistency. You can add or reduce water to your desired consistency. Switch off the stove and garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Heat a small kadai with oil, add the mustard seeds till they splutter, and then the cumin seeds, red chili, curry leaves and asafoetida. Pour this tadka over the dal, and mix well and serve with hot.