Payatham Paruppu sundal also called pasi paruppu sundal is one of the most easiest sundal recipe. It does not need any prior soaking or planning and can be made in a jiffy. It is easy to make and tastes great. It can also be had as a tea time snack. Today we will learn how to make Pasi Paruppu Sundal/Moong dal sundal following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.
Pasi Paruppu Sundal-Moong Dal Sundal
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Sundal Recipes-Navaratri Special
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar Ingredients needed Pasi paruppu/moong dal – 1/2 cup
Grated coconut -1/4 cup
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Salt to taste
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Sundal Recipes-Navaratri Special
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar Ingredients needed Pasi paruppu/moong dal – 1/2 cup
Grated coconut -1/4 cup
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Salt to taste
For the seasoning
Oil – 2 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Red chillies – 1
Hing/asafoetida – a pinch
Green Chillies – 1 slit
Curry leaves – a sprig
Preparation
Dry roast moong dal until hot to touch. It should not change color. Then wash and cook moong dal in 1 1/2 cup of water with a pinch of turmeric powder and little salt .
Cook on medium heat, stirring from time to time, until soft but not mushy. You can press it with your finger and check it or you can check it by tasting it.
Once soft, drain the water and keep it aside.
Method
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add red chillies, hing, green chillies and curry leaves.
Add dal, needed salt and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. If there is little water, it will evaporate.
Add grated coconut, mix well and remove from heat. Pasi paruppu sundal is ready. If desired, you can squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice.
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Such and easy one. And looks delicious!! Gonna try this!
And Padhu, do you take cooking classes? If yes where and when? I'm in Melbourne now. Planning to come to India in the month of November.
I am not taking any cookery classes.
A very healthy sundal.. The dhonnai makes me nostalgic about my childhood navarathri days.. we would visit every neighbour's house and return home with a small gift!
V easy n tasty too..tq padhu
Hi padhu
Great tradational and easy cooking and thanks for sharing with us.i have done few dishes for myself with your help and been appreciated in my home. Thanks once again. Hoping to try moee with your help
Tried this sundal without coconut, other measurements and ingredients being the same. Turned out tasty. Thank u for the recipe. Have been following ur recipes for the past few yrs, the ones that I have tried always came out well. Many thanks.