19. PARIPPU/ MASOOR DAL CURRY




🌼 Parippu Curry is the first dish served in Onam Sadya with ghee and papadam – very authentic!

🌸 Kerala Parippu Curry (Onam Sadya Special)

Parippu Curry is a simple yet iconic dish in Kerala’s Onam Sadya. It is prepared with dal (traditionally moong dal, but masoor dal can also be used) cooked with coconut paste, and finally served with a drizzle of fresh ghee. It pairs perfectly with hot rice and papadam.

🥘 Ingredients

(Serves 4–5)

  • Masoor dal / Moong dal – ½ cup

  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

  • Salt – as needed

  • Ghee – 2 tbsp

  • Curry leaves – 1 sprig

To grind (coconut paste):

  • Grated coconut – ½ cup

  • Green chilies – 2

  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

🍲 Preparation Steps

  1. Wash dal well and cook with turmeric, salt, and enough water until soft. Mash lightly.

  2. Grind coconut, green chilies, and cumin into a smooth paste.

  3. Add the paste to the cooked dal, mix, and simmer for 3–4 minutes.

  4. Drizzle with ghee and garnish with curry leaves.

  5. Serve hot with rice and papadam as the first item of the Sadya meal.

🌼 Serving Tip

Traditionally, Parippu Curry is the very first dish served in Onam Sadya, poured over rice with a spoonful of ghee, followed by papadam.

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