Uppu Paruppu | Simple Dal | Nei Paruppu

Uppu Paruppu | Nei Parupu | Plain Dal Fry | Simple Dal is also an one pot gravy which is easy to make and healthy.This is the traditional way of making dals for sambar or for other curry's.Put all the ingredients in one pot ,cook till done (so simple right).My LO Shn loves this with ghee.Here is the recipe from dhivi's Pantry-Uppu Paruppu. Do try and share your comments as well as recipe pics...  

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1.Keerai Kadayal | Spinach Kuzhambu

Uppu Paruppu | Simple Dal

Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Kuzhambu
Preparation Time:30 mins | Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

Toor Dal - 1 Cup

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Small Onion | Shallots - 1 hand full

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Tomato-1

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Red chili- 2 or 3

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Garlic- 3(big)

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Curry leaves-1 strand

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Cumin Seed-1/2 tbsp

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Turmeric-1/2 tsp

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Oil- 1 tsp

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Salt as per taste

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Method:

1. Chop onion,tomato,garlic roughly.
2. Now in a deep pot or pressure cooker add dal and wash it well.
3. Add in the remaining ingredients (onion,garlic,chili,tomato,cumin,turmeric,curry leaves) and enough water.
4. Now turn on the stove and close the lid not completely,leave some gap .
5. After it start boils it will over flow to stop that add oil at this .
6. It may take 20 min to cook completely(ref pic).When its done add salt and smash well using mathu or you can blend in mixer.
7. Uppu parupu ready.Tempering is optional.

Notes:

• The time may differ depends on type of dal and water you use.
• You can temper it with mustard,cumin and curry leaves.
• You can also add pepper if you want.
• Adding ghee gives more richness.

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