How long does Katti Parippu (Kerala style) take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Katti Parippu (Kerala style) serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Katti Parippu (Kerala style) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Katti Parippu (Kerala style) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Katti Parippu (Kerala style)?

1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (split), ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 Green Chilli, 1 tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Katti Parippu (Kerala style)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Katti Parippu (Kerala style)?

About 163 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Katti Parippu (Kerala style)

Name: Katti Parippu (Kerala style)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (split); For Washing Water; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2½ cup Water; ¾ cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Green Chilli; ¼ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

20 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Kerala katti parippu: pressure-cooked yellow moong dal loosened with a fine coconut, cumin and green chilli paste. Mild, serves 6, 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

9 items

6 people

Yellow Moong Dal (split)1 cup
WaterFor Washing
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water2¾ cup
Coconut (Grated)¾ cup
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli1
Salt½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	163kcal	978kcal
Protein	8.7g	52g
Carbohydrate	22g	134g
Fat	4.4g	26g
Fibre	6.6g	40g
Sugar	0.8g	4.8g

Cookd masalas for yellow moong dal (split)

Method

1
Wash the dal
Yellow Moong Dal (split)Water
2
Pressure cook it with turmeric powder until it’s fully cooked.
Turmeric PowderWater
3
Blend grated coconut, cumin seeds and green chilli with some water into a very fine and runny mixture.
Coconut (Grated)CuminGreen ChilliWater
4
Pour the mixture into the cooked dal and add sufficient salt and water. Make it into a runny consistency Finish it off with curry leaves and ghee.
SaltCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Katti Parippu (Kerala style) take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Katti Parippu (Kerala style) serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Katti Parippu (Kerala style) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Katti Parippu (Kerala style) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Katti Parippu (Kerala style)?: 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (split), ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 Green Chilli, 1 tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Katti Parippu (Kerala style)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Katti Parippu (Kerala style)?: About 163 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.