Puli illa Kulambu

Puli illa Kulambu

Ingredients

Pepper - 2 tsp

Jeera/Cumin - 1 tsp

Daniya -  ¼ tsp

Moong dhal - 2 tsp

Red chilli - 2-3 pcs

Ghee - 2 tsp for frying

Cocunut - 1-2 tbs

Small onions - 1

Method

• In a pan, dry fry the moong dhal and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
• Grind the cocunut with jeera and small onion and make a paste.
• In a pan, add ghee and fry pepper, jeera, red chilli and daniya.
• Allow it to cool and grind it in a mixie and paste.
• In 2 tumblers of water add this paste and mix well.
• In a pan, add this water mixed with the paste and boil it with some vegetables (few slices of bringal, drumsticks)
• Once it is boiled well add the cooked moong dhal.
• After adding the dhal, add the prepared cocunut  paste.
• Add salt to taste and switch off the stove.

Tips

• Instead of moong dhal thur dhal can be added. 
• Post delivery (i.e after delivery) cocunut, thur dhal and red chillis should be avoided. 

Note: If you are allergic to any of the above ingredients, kindly consult your medical professional before consumption.