Microgreen Daal Curry — Parippu Curry

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pressure cooker add 1/2cup washed moong dal, 1/4 cup sliced pumpkins, 1/2tsp salt & 1 1/2cup water. Mix well & cook it for 1 whistle. Wait till pressure is released.(if you do not like the taste of pumpkin avoid using it)

   
2. 2

   Mean while in a blender, add in 1/2cup grated coconut, 3 shallots, 1clove garlic, 1 green chilly, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, 3or4 curry leaves, & 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Blend grind it to a smooth paste. Add 2tbsp water in intervals.

3. 3

   Now add this grinded paste into the cooked dal mixture & check for saltness & consistency. (Add salt & water as required)

5. 4

   Let this dal mixture boil for 2 to 3 min. Now add in the microgreens. I am using green gram microgreens.

6. 5

   Boil for 1 min & turn off the flame.

7. 6

   For tempering, crackle mustard seeds & red chilllies. Then add thinly sliced shallots & saute till it turns golden color.

8. 7

   Pour this tempering into the daal mix.

9. 8

   Serve it with chapathi or rice.