Cherupayar Curry (Whole Green Lentil Curry) is a traditional Indian recipe (from Kerala) for a classic curry of while green lentils in a lightly-spiced gravy base that can be served at any time of day and is often prepared for breakfast. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Whole Green Lentil Curry (Cherupayar Curry).
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This is a classic recipe from Kerala that can be served at any time of day from breakfast to dinner.
Ingredients:
150g whole green lentils, washed
1 tsp fresh ginger, pounded to a paste
3 garlic cloves, pounded to a paste
50g freshly-grated coconut
1 sprig of curry leaves
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp cooking oil
salt, to taste
Method:
Wash the lentils, then place in a steamer basket with the ginger, garlic and onion. Place over a pan of boiling water and cook for 40 minutes, or until tender.
At this time, heat the oil in a wok or karahi. When hot, add the mustard seeds and cook until they begin to splutter. Now stir in the curry leaves, turmeric, chilli powder and ground cumin seeds. Stir fry for a few seconds then add the steamed lentil, ginger and garlic mix.
Bring to a simmer and cook until hot through. Season to taste with salt, turn into a warmed bowl and serve.
For breakfast, this is typically served with puttu, or dosa or bread. For lunch it is served with rice gruel and for dinner it is served with chapattis.
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