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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Paasipayaru (Greengram dhal)



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:
  1. Cook the dhal with water (Dhal covered 1inch above in water) with a pinch of salt for 35-40mins until it turns softer.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan and let the mustard seeds split in it.
  3. Add the curry leaves, chilies and garlic. 
  4. After a minute add the onion and let it turn brown in color.
  5. Add the tomato and fry until it turns softer.
  6. Stir in the cooked dhal and mash them slightly in the pan.
  7. Add salt and mix well.
  8. Add in 100ml water and let it cook for another 10mins.
  9. Serve with white rice or coriander rice.