Traditional Parippu Curry

Wash the lentil well in several changes of water removing discolored ones which float on the top of the water.

Put the lentil into a saucepan and add saffron, chilli powder, curry powder, half each of the sliced onions, green chillies, and curry leaves.

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Then add ½ cup of water and keep on a moderate fire until the lentil is cooked.

When the lentil is cooked add the thick milk and salt and stir for a couple of minutes.

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When fully cooked, remove the lentil into a another dish and pour the coconut oil in the pan we cooked lentil and heat.

When oil is hot add all the balance ingredients of onion, chilli, garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds, rampa and fry.

When it is fried into a golden color add the lentil and keep on spooning on a slow fire for a few minutes longer.