Parupu Kulambu
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh
Introduction about parupu Kulambu:
Today, we are going to see a traditional South Indian dish called Paruppu Kulambu. It is a delicious, healthy, and comforting dish made with lentils, spices, and simple ingredients. It tastes amazing when served with hot rice, a little ghee, and papad.
Dal contains protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and supports muscle health. It also Supports digestion and lentils contain dietary fibre, which helps support healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.
Paruppu Kulambu is easy to prepare and is a favourite in many Tamil households. Let's explore its health benefits and enjoy this tasty homemade recipe.
- Toor dal (thuvaram paruppu) – ½ cup
- Onion – 2 medium
- Tomato – 2
- Garlic – 5 cloves
- Green chilli – 1
- Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
- Sambar powder – 1 tsp
- Tamarind – small lemon-sized piece (optional)
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
- Dry red chilli – 1
- Curry leaves – a few
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Salt – as needed
- Water – as required
- Coriander leaves – for garnish
- Wash and soak the toor dal for 15 minutes.
- In a Pressure cooker add the soaked toor dal ,turmeric powder and water, then pressure-cook for 3–4 whistles or until soft.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilli and curry leaves.
- Then add chopped onion, garlic, green chilli and tomato. Saute for few minutes until it gets soft.
- Now add the cooked dal, sambar powder, salt and water. Mix well. Add a little tamarind water if you prefer a tangy taste.
- Let it simmer for 8–10 minutes until the flavours combine. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
- To get a traditional flavour then add small onions.
- You can also add red chilli powder.
- Instead of water you can use coconut milk.
- It goes well with potato fry/ papads/ pickle.

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