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Parippu Curry

Parippu curry (or dhal curry) is a traditional Sri Lankan dish prepared with masoor dal (red lentils), cooked in coconut milk and scented with mustard seeds, saffron, turmeric, cumin and fenugreek.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian , Sri Lankan , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 2 onions , chopped
  • 4 curry leaves , thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon saffron powder
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ lime
  • 1 green hot pepper
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Wash the lentils well by changing the water at least three times.
  2. Boil them in the water with the saffron, chili powder, turmeric, curry leaves and cloves.
  3. After about 15 minutes, when the color of the lentils changes from red to yellow, remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl.
  4. Heat the oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard, fenugreek, and cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute.
  5. Add the onion and garlic and mix well for 20 seconds.
  6. Add the boiled lentils and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the coconut milk, curry powder and salt to taste. Cook until the curry begins to boil.
  8. Remove from heat and add the lime juice.
  9. Add the raw or fried green hot pepper on top (optional).
  10. Serve hot with rice or bread.