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PARUPPU CURRY (Dhal Curry)

1 c. toor dhal                          2 Tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp.
1/4 tsp. turmeric                       1/2 tsp. mustard
1/4 tsp. asafoetida powder              1/2 tsp. urad dhal
3 c.water                               1 hot green pepper
1/2 tsp. salt                           2 Tbsp. onion (chopped)

In a pressure cooker, cook toor dhal with turmeric and asafoetida in 4 cups of water. When toor dhal becomes soft, remove from heat. Add salt. Keep this aside. In a fry pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and urad dhal. When mustard seeds crack and urad dhal becomes golden brown, add chopped green pepper and onion. When onion turns into golden colors, pour toor dhal, mixture into it. Remove from heat and serve it with rice. 8 servings.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14