Nadan Payar Ularthiyath (Green Gram Stir Fry)

Ingredients for Nadan Payar Ularthiyath (Green Gram Stir Fry):

1. Green Gram red or green – ½ kg

2. Salt and water – As needed

3. Coconut oil – As needed

4. Garlic – 15 cloves, crushed

    Shallots – 10, crushed

5. Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon

    Chilli powder – 1.5 small spoons

    Crushed red chillies – ½ small spoon

    Curry leaves – As needed

How to prepare Nadan Payar Ularthiyath (Green Gram Stir Fry)?

1. Wash green gram, and cook it adding salt and water.

2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté crushed shallots and garlic.

3. When it’s almost done, add ingredients no: 5 and sauté again.

4. When it’s done, add cooked green gram and mix well.

5. Continue cooking till water content is fully absorbed.

Note: You can substitute green gram with tapioca or Chinese potato (Koorkka) to prepare similar stir fry side dishes.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine April 15-30, 2019

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