Just imagine – a large, banana leaf filled with up with many wildly flavourful and addictively vegetarian curries sitting alongside servings of dhal (lentils), spicy vegetables and a guaranteed-to-be-yummy dessert payasam. This is the way of serving a Kerala sadhya. Among Dal plays an important role with his companion ghee (clarified butter)There are many more variations of Dal… it differs from state to state, city to city, home to home.
A dal or parippu is a must for a Sadya. Daal is the first course to have with rice. It is served with ghee. The aroma of melted ghee over hot rice and dal is really a great way to start a meal.This one is a true heirloom recipe. Simple, though very delicious!!
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Parippu Curry/ Dal:
serves- 4
preparation time – 10 minutes
cooking time 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Moong dal : 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Ghee : 2 tsp/ salt to taste
To grind:
Coconut : 1/4 cup
Green Chillies : 1-2
Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
Garlic- 2 pods
Method:
- Dry roast the moong dal for a couple of minutes until it changes colour. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
- Once its slightly brown, take off the pan and wash and cook with turmeric powder and about 1.5 cups of water.
- Grind the coconut with chillies, cumin and garlic to a fine paste, adding water as required.
- Once the dal is fully cooked, transfer it to a pan and bring it to a boil.
- Add the coconut paste, salt and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. You can add more water if the dal is thick.
- Heat 3 table spoons of oil, temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies as well. And add in to the mix.
- Add a spoon or two of ghee and mix. . Your yummy simple dal is ready to serve with rice.
Beautiful Dal preparation!
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Thanks a lot Chesnous
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Hey Sumith, I’ve recently started following your blog and your amazing recipes and drool worthy photos make me think why had I not seen your blog earlier. Dal-Chawal has always been a rescue food for me when I am tired or want to make something quick and easy. Your display has taken this basic dish to another level 🙂 🙂
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Hi Anugya, thanks for this beautiful bouquet of words. You too have a beautiful blog!! Really appreciate your words and happy to join your food group in FB. Looking forward to see your posts and food group. Regards Sumith.😊
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Complete pleasure, Sumith! 🙂
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Moong daal … my favourite.
I love the fact that these are simple recipes plated to perfection. It’s like comfort food with a touch of elegance. 🙂
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Thanks a lot Ellanor. Moong dal is my favourate too! Really appreciate your compliment!!
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You’re welcome Sumith. As a vegetarian Indian food is my favourite and I really value the simplicity and yet beauty of your dishes. What an inspiration. 🙂
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Thanks a lot Ellanor for your inspirational words!
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These recipes look out of this world….. feel like stright from heaven…… I wish to eat em 😢😢
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Thanks a lot Anju for those inspirational words!!
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All time favourite 😋😋
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Mine too!! Moms dal is the best one though😍
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Beautiful images! The food looks absolutely delicious!
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Thanks a lot Sharon for your beautiful bouquet of words!!
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Yummmm😋
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😊:)
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This should be totally delicious, Sumith! I have to try it – thank you for sharing.
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Thanks a lot Dolly 😊
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My pleasure, dear!
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I have never tried dal with coconut combination. Definitely going to try this one.
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In Kerala we do serve this on Sadhyas with ghee. You will love this taste!!
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I’m sure of that
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The most comforting food on earth for me and must say what a beautiful, vibrant looking plating as always Sumith 👏👏
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Hi Rateka thanks for the compliment. Long time no see. Is everything ok with you.
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I prepare this often, but never decorated it in this way. I’m inspired now… 😀
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Thank you Mani😊 for your inspiration😊
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I shall make this tomorrow. I usually use a recipe I got in Bali at an Indian cookery school but I like the sound of yours with the coconut.
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Hi Brigid, there are so many varieties of dal preparation. They use diffrent types of lentils as well. This one is from the south of India where they use coconut. Easy to cook delicious and healthy!! Enjoy cooking😊
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Will do.
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😊:)
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Its yummy!!☺👍 I could believe these Presentation skills for Dal Chawal, is possible Only by Sumith Sir🎩 Hats off to you Sir.
Dal Chawal with loads of Ghee, I must say, this is what people should call finger lickin Good😋 ☺
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Thank you Sir for your inspirational words😊
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Yum, was going to make kicharee-but now want to try this! Thank you for a great blog entry, looks so tasty!!❤
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Thank you Deb. It’s so easy to make, delicious and healthy:) you will love it:)
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Very well presented!!!
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Thanks a lot😊
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Thank you for sharing this. I love cooking Indian food. We live in Southeast Asia and there are some great places to eat Indian and buy the spices. I will try this recipe soon.
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Hi Mac and Ann. Thanks for stopping by. Glad to know you like Indian cooking. This recipe is so simple and easy to cook. As you have Indian grocery’s mostly all the spices too could be available hopefully. Happy cooking😊
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Thank you!
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You are welcome😊
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Oh wow this looks so good, making my mouth water.
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Thanks a lot Gastjonomy😊
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Dal chawal is ultimate comfort food and yours looks spectacular as well! I love making different kinds of dal and am happy to have one more recipe from you!
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Thank you Sandhya. I am happy to get an amazing dal recipe from you too😊:)
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🙂
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Yes, I do prefer meals that are homecooked 🙂 , and mother’s food is always the best!
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Ashu, very true home cooked meals are always amazing! Especially moms😍
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Reblogged this on Royal Greenwich Curry Club and commented:
If anyone still underrates dal as delicious food then take a look at this…
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Thanks for the reblogg Daniel.
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Reblogged this on Hello Creatives Times.
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Thanks for the reblogg
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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Delicious food but served with our incredible flourish it is elevated to fine dining!
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Thanks a lot Osyth. You always give an extra energy in me. Thank you for your inspirational words:)
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Amazing how you can glorify and beautify this dahl recipe. Great job!
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Thanks a lot Loretta. You are very inspirational😊
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Comfort food and so well presented:)
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Thanks a lot Rashmi;)
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Beautifully presented
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Thanks a lot Derrick😊
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Wow, thus curry looks sensational. And I bet it tastes amazing. Shame WP doesn’t have instant press button taste send! 😊
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Mariam, if technology allows I would have seen it to you online😊. Me too wish a taster button on WP😋
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful! 😏🍷
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😊:)
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Your food artistry is always vibrant and colorful!
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Thanks for the compliment Chris😊
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Lovely presentation… Your style to make food extraordinary is just out of the world… Love this Dal chawal and salad
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Thanks a lot for your inspirational words Ruchi😊
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Your posts always put a smile on my face – I can imagine the flavours are as fabulous as the colours!
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Thanks a lot for that beautiful bouquet of words Tracey😊
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Oh, Sumith, I just love your delicious cooking and amazing presentation. You are truly an artist!!
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Thanks a lot for that beautiful words Cornelia. We would like to see your food photography😘 if you have any in your collection😊
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Very well presented !
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Thank you Neetha😊
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Exquisite garnishes for this dish!
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Thanks a lot Kathryn😊
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Here in Germany professional cooks say that the rim (of the plate) belongs to the guest. I think in your case they would make an exception 🙂
Wonderful presentation, Sumith!
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Thanks a lot Alex. Once on start of my career, I garnished on the rim and the head chef shout and teased at me. But working in the Rosette Awarded Restaurants I come to know you are allowed to use the rims and can even serve the food in test tubes slates and even stones:)
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Absolutely! Especially when you have the touch 🙂
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You are a great inspiration to me Alex. Thanks a lot😊
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Wow! My favourite food AND with this decoration I can eat the whole plate!!😁
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Thanks a lot Payal😊
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Wow! This glamour at best for the dal chawal!
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Thanks for that beautiful words Pragalbha😊
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Such beautiful and vibrant colours in your displays. Love it.
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Thank a bunch Rini:)
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I’ve been trying to take some good photos of my dal but to no avail. You, on the other hand, have succeeded brilliantly! My kids love this simple dish and I am so happy about it cause it is so healthy… and yes, always with ghee! It’s the best!
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Hi Annika, Thank you. Dal with ghee always goes best. We in kerala this is one of the must in a sadhya. Very healthy too😊
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Sumith, you are a great artist and an inspiration to me
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Hi Robbie, your cakes are a great inspiration to me aswell😊
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Daal rice and ghee..just the thought or the aroma can make my mouth water. It is the most divine thing in the world!
We mostly have tur dal with rice. Moong dal is a staple too…more often made with vegetables like spinach or may be any type of gourd.
You gave the regular dal an exotic touch with your presentation. 😊
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Hi Varsh dal with any vegetable is great. Towards south we mostly use moong dal for sadhyas. Love Toor dal as well. And thank you for the compliment😊
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Hmm…my pleasure 😊
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😊:)
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Dal chawal such a simple dish, yet taste heavenly with a generous dollop of ghee. It is my daughter’s favourite food. Always reminds one of ghar ka khana. Your presentation as always is lajawaab😊😊
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Thanks a lot Radhika. Dal and rice is popular among kids. Love to eat with ghee😊 it’s an essential of a sadhya:)
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I agree , dal & ghee have to stay together at all times! Presentation is very lovely Sumith:) Grand!
Dal& ghee continues to be my comfort food to this day 🙂
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Thank you Divya. Dal and ghee is always a comfort food😊
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Presentation very nice.
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Thanks a lot Krishna😊
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Sumith, with your presentation even Dal chawal looks so inviting.Lovely presentation.
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Thank you Anuradha for that beautiful words😊
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You are welcome Sumith.
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😊:)
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Looks amazing! Yummy dal rice.
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Thank you Priya😊
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Wow! who would not wish to eat that plate of dal chawaal?
Sumith, the salad display is super!
Simple food, steaming hot Rice & Daal with ghee, is always the best and most delicious, this also is my go to food after I return back home from any vacation where I have missed eating the home cooked meals 🙂 .
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Thanks a lot Ash. It’s my favourite food from my Mom. Simple yet though very delicious. Foods cooked at home are amazing. Especially from our Moms😋
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