Ash gourd Moong dal Curry / Kumbalanga Parippu Curry

Ash gourd moong dal curry also known as Kumbalanga parippu curry in malayalam is made with ash gourd, split yellow moong dal, shallots and ground spicy coconut masala paste. Ash gourd moong dal curry goes well with rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Ash gourd Moong dal Curry / Kumbalanga Parippu Curry.

Ingredients:
Ash gourd.         -250 gm
Moong dal.         -1/4 cup
Green chilly.       -2
Shallots.              -3
Turmeric powder.-1/4 tsp
Water.                   -as needed
Salt.                      -to taste

For grinding Spicy Coconut Masala Paste:
Grated coconut.  -1 cup
Shallots.               -3
Garlic cloves.       -3
Cumin seeds.        -1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder. -1/4 tsp
Red chilly powder.-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves.         - few

For Seasoning:
Mustard seeds.    -1/2 tsp
Shallots chopped.-8
Dry red chilly.      -2
Curry leaves.        -few
Coconut oil.          -1tbsp

Method:-

1). Heat a pan and dry roast split yellow moong dal on low flame for 2-3 minutes and wash the dry roasted moong dal. Peel and chop ash gourd / kumbalanga into medium thick pieces.

2). In a pressure cooker add dry roasted moong dal, chopped ash gourd pieces, 2 half slit green chilly, 3 chopped shallots, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, required salt, 1 cup of water and cook for 1 whistle on high flame and 3 whistles on low flame. Switch off the flame.

3). In a mixer add grated coconut and grind along with shallots, garlic cloves, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, few curry leaves and 1/2 cup of water to a smooth paste.

4). Open the cooker and add the ground spicy coconut masala paste and 1/2 cup of water into the cooker and mix with cooked moong dal ash gourd mixture. Add required salt if needed and mix well. Boil the curry for 2 minutes on low flame and switch off the flame.

5). Heat 1tbsp coconut oil in a small pan for seasoning and splutter mustard seeds. Add thinly chopped shallots and saute in oil till golden brown. Add dry red chilly broken pieces and few curry leaves into the pan fry for a few seconds. Switch off the flame and pour the seasoning into the ash gourd moong dal curry and mix well. Transfer the ash gourd moong dal curry to a serving bowl.

Ash gourd Moong dal Curry / Kumbalanga Parippu Curry is ready to serve with rice.