Paasipayaru mixed with white rice: a healthy Indian lunch or a perfect side dish for a dinner. |
Ingredients :
- Greengram dhal – 200g
- Onion - 1 finely chopped
- Tomato – 1 finely chopped
- Garlic – 1tsp finely chopped
- Green chilly – 1 or 1/2 (Can be replaced with Red chilly too)
- Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/8 tbsp
- Curry leaves – 4-5 leaves
Method:
- Cook the dhal with water (Dhal covered 1inch above in water) with a pinch of salt for 35-40mins until it turns softer.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and let the mustard seeds split in it.
- Add the curry leaves, chilies and garlic.
- After a minute add the onion and let it turn brown in color.
- Add the tomato and fry until it turns softer.
- Stir in the cooked dhal and mash them slightly in the pan.
- Add salt and mix well.
- Add in 100ml water and let it cook for another 10mins.
- Serve with white rice or coriander rice.