Parippu Curry | Kerala style Moong Dal Curry

Parippu Curry – Kerala style moong dal curry with the goodness of coconut and spices.

Onam is here and it’s probably the most significant festival for Keralites.  The celebration of Onam unfolds over a span of ten days, every day marked by different rituals. Considered one of the foremost highlights of this festival is Onam Sadya or Onasadya. Sadya is a lavish vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf.  It showcases an array of dishes from rice, chutney, salad, dal, curries,  pachadi, papad, banana chips, payasam and more.

About Parippu Curry

Parippu Curry is an integral a part of the standard Onam Sadya. It’s a Kerala style dal recipe made using moong dal.   Firstly the moong dal is roasted till it turns fragrant. Roasted moong dal is boiled and later cooked with coconut masala to attain a creamy texture. Parippu Curry is finally topped with a tempering of mustard seeds, red chillies, onion and curry leaves. The tempering enhances the aroma and flavour of the curry. Parippu Curry is best enjoyed with steamed rice, pickle and papad.

List of ingredients to make Parippu Curry

Lentils : Moong Dal is used to make this curry

Coconut masala : fresh coconut, cumin seeds, onion, green chillies and garlic

Tempering : coconut oil, mustard seeds, dry red chilli, curry leaves and onion

Other ingredients: salt and turmeric powder.

Step-wise recipe with pictures

Heat a pan and add moong dal. Dry roast the moong dal till it loses its raw smell and turns fragrant.

Allow it to chill and transfer to a bowl.

Add water and rinse the dal.

Transfer moong dal to a pressure cooker. Add turmeric, salt and  water. Cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Open the pressure cooker when the steam releases completely.

In the mean time prepare a coconut masala by mixing coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic and onion.

Transfer cooked dal to a pan/pot. I’m using a clay pot to cook the dal. Add water as required to regulate the consistency of the dal.

Add the coconut masala and blend well.

Cook the dal on low heat till it involves a boil. Add salt as per taste.

For the tempering, heat a small pan. Add coconut oil. Add mustard seeds, dry red chilly, chopped onion and curry leaves.  

When all of the ingredients start sizzling, pour into the Parippu curry. Give a fast mix.

Serve Parippu curry with steamed rice.

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Steadily asked questions

Can this curry be made with other lentils other than moong dal?

Absolutely. This curry might be made with other lentils corresponding to chana dal, tur dal or masoor dal.

Why is moong dal roasted before cooking?

Roasting of moong dal gives a deep nutty flavour to the dal .

Is Parippu Curry a vegan dish?

Yes. This is often vegan because it is made with lentils, coconut, spices and the tempering is finished with coconut oil.

What’s Parippu curry often served with?

It’s served with steamed rice often accompanied by side-dishes like vegetables, papad and pickle.

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