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Kerala · Lunch

Parippu Vevichathu

Traditional 128. Parippu Vevichathu recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal
• 2.5 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 8-10 dried red chilies
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 2 tbsp shallots (30g), sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Parippu Vevichathu

1. Prepare spiced ghee (1 min, high heat 180°C): Heat ghee, add cumin seeds, let them sizzle. Visual: seeds darken slightly, fragrant aroma rises.
2. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat 160°C): Add dried red chilies, let sizzle 20 seconds. Add curry leaves, then shallots and garlic. Visual: chilies darken, shallots turn crispy golden-brown.
3. Combine (5 mins, medium heat 160°C): Pour entire tempering into cooked dal, stir well, add salt. Heat through. Visual: dal becomes glossy from ghee, oil separates slightly on top.
4. Finish (2 mins, low heat 130°C): Remove from heat, cover. Let rest 2 minutes to set. Visual: golden color with glistening surface.

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