We make
green gram curry with North Indian touch. But this green gram curry /
Cherupayar curry is coconut based Kerala style curry. This goes well with Rice,
roti, chapathi etc.,
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Recipe Cuisine : South
Indian / Kerala | Recipe Category: Side Dish
Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins |
Yields: 3 cups
Green Gram (pachai Payaru / Cherupayar)
|
½ cup
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Salt
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As required
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Dry Roast and Paste:
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|
Coriander Seeds
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2 tbsp
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Red Chilli
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2
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Cumin Seeds
|
1 tsp
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Aniseeds / Sombu
|
1 tsp
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Pepper Corns
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½ tsp
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Cashew Nuts
|
10
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Grated Coconut or equivalent
|
¼ cup
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To Temper:
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Oil
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1 tbsp
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Cinnamon Stick
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1 inch
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Cloves
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2
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Onion
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1
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Tomato
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1
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Procedure:
1. Wash
and pressure cook the green gram with 1 cup of water for 4-5 whistles in a
medium flame. Otherwise cook till the green gram becomes tender.
2. Dry
roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, aniseeds, red chillies and pepper corns
till the nice aroma comes out. Keep the flame in medium.
3. Add
cashew nuts with the above mixture and fry till the cashews become brown in
color. Allow it to cool down completely.
4. Add
coconut with the above mixture and grind them into a fine paste with little
water using the mixie jar. Keep it aside.
5. Heat
the oil in a pan, add cinnamon and cloves. Wait for few seconds.
6. Add
finely chopped onion and sauté till they become translucent.
7. Add
chopped tomatoes and sauté till the tomatoes become mushy.
8. Add
ground paste ( from 4), cooked green gram (from 1) and salt. Mix them well.
9.
Allow it to cook till they reach the thick consistency.
Yummy and delicious green gram curry is
ready to serve with Rice, Chapathi, Roti and Poori.
Note:
1.
Adjust the chilli level according to you taste.
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