Parippu Curry
Parippu Curry is a classic Kerala dal made with toor dal, onions, tomatoes, and coconut milk, flavored with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. This low-fat version of Parippu Curry uses less coconut milk, making it a healthier option. This dish is vegan, gluten-free, and a great source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, people with nut or dairy allergies should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Nut Allergy, Dairy Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
166 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
33 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Toor Dal
1 cup (100g)
Onion Finely Chopped
0.5 medium cup (75g)
chopped tomato
1 small cup (100g)
Cumin seeds
1 tsp (1.5g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Coconut Milk
1 small glass (100g)
Curry leaves
2 gms (2g)
Plain Water
1 small cup (200g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Cook the toor dal with a little water and salt until it is soft and mushy.
In a pan, heat a little water and sauté the onions until they are translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves. Mix well.
Add the cooked dal and thin coconut milk. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Sanjay Dev Pandey
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."
Vikram Chauhan
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and preparing this Parippu Curry was completely hassle-free. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Aaliyah Roy
"Making this regularly for dinner, and the experience has been outstanding. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Vivek Thakur
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this health-focused Parippu Curry blew me away with its authentic flavor. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."