CHERU PAYAR THORAN

Payar Thoran

Ingredients

Green gram - 1/2 cup (Also known as Moong Dal)
Chilly - 1 no. (medium diced)
Garlic - 2 nos. (finely diced or crushed)
Shallots - 2 nos. (finely diced)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Crushed pepper - 1 tsp (optional)
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Shredded coconut - 2 tbsp (fresh or dried coconut can be used)
Salt to taste

Directions

1. Wash and soak the green gram for about 30 mins. Soaking helps cook the dal easier.
2. Pressure cook the green gram with 1 cup of water for about 20 mins in a medium flame and then switch of the flame. Let it sit in the pressure cooker for about 15 mins.
3. In a hot pan, pour oil, add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.
4. Add garlic, shallots and turmeric powder and sauté for about 1 min.
5. Add the chilly,coconut and curry leaves and sauté for 30 sec.
6. Add the cooked green gram and finally the salt and pepper. Stir everything together for about 1-2 mins and then switch off the flame.