how to cook simple dal /uppu paruppu
Ingredients
- Toor dhal/thuvaram parrupu - 1 cup
- Salt as needed
- Asafoetida/hing - 1/2 tsp
- Ginger - 3/4 inch piece crushed
- Garlic cloves - 4-5 crushed
- Water - 4 cups approx
- Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
- Castor oil - 1tbsp
Instructions
- Wash dal nicely and in a pressure cooker add castor oil, crushed garlic,crushed ginger,salt and add needed water and pressure cook.
- For my cooker I leave two to three whistles(it depends on the cooker).
- When cooked mash it nicely with a masher and add hing and turmeric powder and allow to boil for 10 minutes till slightly thick,add coriander leaves.
- Take out and transfer to suitable vessel.
- This type of dal needs no tadka and when serving add ghee to hot rice,add dal mix and enjoy.
Notes
Adding ghee with dal when serving makes it super delicious.
No need to add any tempering.
Adding chillies are optional and i have not added.
Its a total comfort food for all ages.
No need to add any tempering.
Adding chillies are optional and i have not added.
Its a total comfort food for all ages.