Ingredients
1 cup Vanpayar/ Red gram
¾ cup Onions (or pearl onions)
3-4 Dry red chilly
1 sprig
Curry leaves
Coconut oil
Salt
Directions
Cook vanpayar(red gram) with salt, turmeric and water (1:2) in medium flame for 3 whistles or until it is soft and fully cooked.When the pressure releases,drain the water completely and set aside.Now quick run all other ingredients(onion,dry red chilies,curry leaves) in a blender. Heat oil in a pan at medium heat and fry the blended mixture.Fry until the onions turn light brown. Now add the cooked vanpayar. Check for salt. (If you want a slightly mashed up mezhukkupuratti, you can add little stock and cook in low flame).Stir fry for a few minutes and switch off. Serve with rice / kanji.
