cherupayar(whole moong dal) puzhukku

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cherupayar (whole moong dal)
• 2 raw plantain cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 4 pods garlic
• 2 green chillies
• 3 shallots
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Cook cherupayar with enough water,chilli powder,turmeric powder in a pressure cooker.Add salt and plantain.Cook for some time till plantains are done.Grind coconut with shallots,garlic,green chilles into a fine paste.Add this paste into cherupayar.Simmer and cook for 5 minutes .Switch off the flame and pour 1 tsp coconut oil on top for flavour.

Note: Before starting, keep the plantains in water after cutting them in order remove the stain.