Cherupayar curry | Healthy combo with Puttu(Steamed rice flour) | Green Gram(Moong Bean) Curry

Cherupayar(green gram) curry is an age old traditional curry that pairs perfectly with puttu just like kerala style kadala curry.This really makes a very lip smacking combo with puttu and pappadam.We add a tsp of hot ghee too to get the actual flavors.This curry can even be served with rice or even chapathis.Hope you guys like it and enjoy making this at home !!

Ingredients
cherupayar 1cup
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
chilly powder 1/2-3/4 tsp 
shallots 1/3 cup sliced
crushed garlic 1tsp
salt to taste 

to grind
coconut grated 1/2 cup
cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
green chillies 1 or2

to temper
dry red chillies 2-3
curry leaves few
mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
oil 1 tbsp

Method

• Wash and cook the cherupayar(green gram) in a pressure cooker with turmeric powder,chilli powder and salt to taste for one or two whistles.Switch off flame.
• In a blender,grind the grated coconut,cumin seeds, and green chilli to a smooth paste.
• Heat another pan and add oil.Splutter mustard seeds,followed by red dry chillies and shallots,crushed garlic.Saute about a minute and now add the cooked green gram.
• Add the ground paste to the cooked moong dal.Add a cup of water or more and then bring to a boil.Add salt or chilli powder if required.Switch off flame once it reaches the desired consistency.
• Serve warm with puttu /steamed rice flour and pappadam.

Servings ~ 4 adults

NOTES
* You can add or reduce spices as per tolerance.
* The green gram that I sued to buy in India used to take longer to cook but the packets I get here cooks faster.So,cooking time may differ from each packet and brand.

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