Parippu(Lentil) Curry

 Parippu(Lentil) Curry

This is a very simple and easy to make curry.This is a good accompaniment with Steamed rice ,Chapathi or Puttu.

Ingredients & Measurements Used

•   1/2 cup Toor daal  
• 
•  1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 
  
• 2 or 3 Green chilli
  
• 1 Tomato 
  
• Salt to taste
• Coriander Leaves(Optional)
  
• 1 1/2 cup water

For seasoning

• 2-3 Dry Red Chilies 
  
• 6-7 Curry leaves  
  
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  
   
• 1 tsp Coconut Oil
  

Method

1.  Pressure cook the lentil,turmeric powder,green chilly,sliced tomatoes and salt with water.(usually it takes 5-10 minutes).
2. Allow the presssure cooker to cool by itself before opening .
3. Now open the cooker and mix well .
4. Heat a tsp of oil in a pan , add mustard seeds, when it starts to splutter, add dry red chilies and curry leaves and saute for 10 seconds.
5. Pour this tempering over the curry and  mix well.
6. Garnish it with coriander leaves.
7. Transfer the prepared curry into a serving bowl.