Paruppu

Name: Paruppu (A simple dal)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dhuli urad dal (split skinless black gram); 1 cup (200 grams) toor dal/arhar dal (split pigeon peas); Pinch of asafetida; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons table salt; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 green chiles, stemmed and slit; 12 fresh curry leaves; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 large red onion, chopped

A simple dal

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

Dal with rice is a favorite combination in most Indian homes. It could be any dal, but pigeon peas are popular in the southern states and in Gujarat. As my wife comes from Gujarat, this is her idea of an everyday dal.

Ingredients

1 cup (200 grams) toor dal/arhar dal (split pigeon peas)
Pinch of asafetida

Asia
India
Side dish
Gujarat
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Put the toor dal in a large bowl, wash in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 3 cups (600 ml) water and soak for 2 hours. Drain in a colander.
Place a nonstic