Green gram/Cherupayar Thoran

A vegetarian side dish for rice as well as rice gruel(Kanji) with green gram. Cherupayar thoran, Kadumanga(mango) pickle and pappadam(papad) are the best combination for kanji. It is a very simple dish and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Green gram/Cherupayar – 1 cup
• Coconut – 1/2 cup
• Green chili – 2
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
• Small Onion – 4
• Garlic –  2 cloves

Preparation

1. Pressure cook green gram with salt till it becomes soft.
2. Grind coconut with green chili,turmeric powder,cumin seeds,small onion,garlic and little curry leaves.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard,add curry leaves and dry red chili.
4. Add cooked green gram and coconut mixture.Mix it and cook for few minutes.