Pasi Paruppu / Moong Dhal Kurma

This easy moong dhal(paasi parupu)kurma recipe is from my aunt. There is no grinding part at all, its so easy and simple still its lemony flavour adds to the taste.

Ingredients:

Cinnamom - 1/2 inch piece

Cardomom - 1

Cloves - 2

Moong Dhal - 1 cup

Onion - 1 medium size

Tomato - 1

Green Chilli - 1

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Chilli powder - 2 tsp

Garlic - 3 to 4 chopped

Lemon - 1 medium size

Oil - 3 tsp

Method :

1. Dry roast moong dhal for few mins till nice aroma comes. Pressure cook it with 1/4 cup of water till mashy and keep aside.

2. In a kadai, heat oil, add cinnamom, cloves and cardomom and saute well.Add chilli, garlic and onion and keep sauting till onions are fried well.

3.Now add tomato and fry for 2mins, add turmeric and chilli powder.

4.Add mashed moong dhal and 1/2 cup water. Leave it to boil for 5mins.

5.Switch off and squeeze lemon while serving!

It goes well with dosas, idlis and even chapathis. This is going to be my keeper hereafter when there is lil time in hand to cook a side dish!