Dal – Prawns Curry (Paripp – Chemmeen Curry)

Ingredients for Dal – Prawns Curry (Paripp – Chemmeen Curry):

1. Sambar dal (Pigeon pea) – 100 gm
2. Ginger – 1 small piece, crushed
   Garlic – 6 cloves
   Tomato – 1, chopped
   Green chillies – 3
   Cumin powder – ¾ small spoon
   Chilli powder – 1 small spoon
   Turmeric powder – ¾ small spoon
   Salt and water – As needed
3. Cleaned prawns – 100 gms
   Curry leaves – As needed
   Coriander leaves – As needed
4. Shallots – 4, chopped
5. Ghee/Coconut oil – As needed

How to prepare Dal – Prawns Curry (Paripp – Chemmeen Curry)?

1. Cook pigeon peas along with ingredients no: 2 using a pressure cooker. 2 whistles are sufficient.
2. When pressure drops to zero, add ingredients no: 3 and cook for 1 whistle.
3. Fry shallots in ghee or coconut oil and add to your curry.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine July 23 – August 5, 2022

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