Cherupayar thoran ( Green Gram Stir Fry)

One of my Favourite Side dish with Kanji(rice porridge), this green gram dish is very easy to make and is highly nutritious. This made a regular appearance in my lunch box during school days, and i bet that was the case with many of you.

Recipe for Kerala Cherupayaru thoran

Ingredients:-

Cherupayar/Green gram/Moong beans - 1 cup

Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

Garlic - 3-4 cloves

Ginger - a small piece (optional) 

Shallots/Kunjulli - 6 (or use 1/4 cup chopped onions instead)

Green chilies - 2

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Crushed peppercorns - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds

curry leaves

Salt

Method

Soak Cherupayar/Green gram  overnight or at least for 5 hours

In a heavy bottomed vessel ,Cook this with enough water, by adding salt till it is done, 

it will take around 20 minutes.(or cook it in pressure cooker if you want, for 2-3 whistles)

In a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder, crushed garlic and Ginger( if using), green chiles and shallots. 

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.when they pop up add curry leaves and crushed mixture 

Fry it for 3-4 minutes and add cooked cherupayar/green gram and turmeric powder

Add grated coconut ,and saute for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add more salt if needed

Sprinkle crushed peppercorns and remove from fire

Serve warm..goes well with kanji!!!!

Cheers!!!

Sarah