Parippu (Dhal Curry)
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The Tale of Parippu (Dhal Curry)
Parippu, red lentil curry, reflects lentils' arrival in Sri Lanka via ancient South Asian and Indian Ocean trade routes, becoming a humble but essential part of the island's rice-and-curry meals. It's one of the most common dishes on any Sri Lankan table, simple, mild, and endlessly comforting.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 green chili, slit
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
Instructions
- 1Rinse the lentils and place in a pot with water and turmeric.
- 2Simmer until the lentils are soft and starting to break down, about 15 minutes.
- 3Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds until they pop.
- 4Add onion, garlic, curry leaves, and green chili, sautéing until the onion softens.
- 5Pour this tempering into the cooked lentils.
- 6Stir in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes.
- 7Season with salt to taste.
- 8Serve hot with rice or hoppers.
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