Parippu - South Indian Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Parippu - South Indian Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces red lentils; 2 cups water; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 3/4 ounces unsweetened coconut and 1 cup water (or 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk); 2 small green chilies, chopped fine; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional); 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/2 lb greens, chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 10 curry leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces red lentils
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 3/4 ounces unsweetened coconut and 1 cup water (or 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk)
2 small green chilies, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 lb greens, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 small onion, finely chopped
10 curry leaves (optional)

1
Wash lentils.
2
If using coconut & water, place these in a blender & puree to create coconut milk. (It will not be as creamy as real milk, but that is just fine.).
3
Put lentils in pan with 2 cups water, the 1st onion, tomatoes, coconut milk, green chilis,tumeric, ground cumin,corriander, asafoetida, and salt.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 1/2 hour until lentils are very mushy and have lost their shape. Add water if necessary to keep it a thick soup consistancy.
6
After 15-20 minutes, add the greens.
7
Heat the oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds.
8
When they pop, add cumin seeds.
9
When the cumin is brown, add remaining onion and curry leaves. Cook until onion is golden brown.
10
Add onion mix to the lentils and cook for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces red lentils, 2 cups water, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Parippu - South Indian Lentil Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Parippu - South Indian Lentil Stew

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