Introduction
A humble yet sacred dish, Parippu Curry is the first item served on a banana leaf during Onam Sadhya. It’s made with moong dal, coconut, and ghee.
Ingredients
- ½ cup moong dal (yellow)
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- Cumin, green chili
- Ghee, mustard seeds, curry leaves
Instructions
- Dry roast moong dal till aromatic. Cook until soft.
- Grind coconut, cumin, green chili into paste.
- Mix paste with dal, add salt. Simmer briefly.
- Temper mustard, curry leaves in ghee and add to curry.
Serving Suggestion
Eaten with Kerala red rice and papadam.
Fun Fact
Though simple, Parippu Curry holds ceremonial importance in Malayali culture.
Source: https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/kerala-parippu-curry-recipe/