Charuparippu curry

Ingredients:

1. 100 gms Mung dal (charupayar parippu)
2. 1/2 a grated coconut
3. 5 gms cumin seeds
4. 2 tsp. coconut oil
5. 1 sprig of curry leaves
6. salt as required

Method:

• Grind the coconut and cumin together in a mixie.
• In a heavy bottomed vessel heat the mung dal and keep it aside.
• In the same vessel add half a litre boiling water and add the washed dal.
• When the dal is cooked and mashed add the coconut masala and let it boil.
• Add the required salt, curry leaves and coconut oil.
• Serve it hot.

Source: Vanitha Magazine August 15-31, 2007