Padavalanga Parippu Thoran

Ingredients

• 450 gms Padavalanga (measured before cleaning, cut into bite size pieces)
• 1/3 cup Toor dal (sambar parippu)
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup Grated coconut
• 1 Small / pearl onion (sliced)
• 1/2 tsp Chopped garlic
• 1-2 Green chilli (chopped)
• 1/8 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 6-8 Small / pearl onion
• 2 Dry red chilli
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Salt
• Coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Pressure cook cleaned dal with 1 cup water for 3-4 whistles on high flame. switch off the gas and let the pressure drop naturally. Open the cooker and drain the cooked dal. Keep it aside.

2. 2

   Combine coconut, 1 small onion, green chilli, cumin, garlic, and turmeric powder. Pulse it in the mixer for a few seconds with 1/2 tbsp water. It should be a coarse mixture.

3. 3

   Cook diced padavalanga with 1/4 - 1/3 cup water and salt for 15 - 20 mins. Cover and cook till it's done and water is dried completely.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a wide pan. Crackle mustard seeds. Add sliced small onion (6-8), dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry for 2-3 mins.

5. 5

   Add coconut mixture and cook for 3-4 mins, till the raw smell goes.

6. 6

   Add cooked dal and padavalanga. Gently combine everything. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins. Remove from heat and serve with rice.