Kerala Green Gram Curry

Ingredients

• Whole green gram (moong dal)
• Grated coconut paste (with garlic, green chilies, turmeric)
• Onion
• Curry leaves
• Coconut oil
• Mustard seeds
• Dried red chilies
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1Cook whole green gram until tender.
2. 2Grind grated coconut with garlic, green chilies, and turmeric to a fine paste.
3. 3Add this coconut paste and chopped onion to the cooked green gram.
4. 4Simmer for 5-7 minutes, adjusting consistency with water.
5. 5Heat coconut oil; temper mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
6. 6Pour tempering over the curry.
7. 7Season with salt and mix well. Serve hot.