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Vellarikka Parippu Curry / Cucumber Dal Curry – Kerala Style

February 18, 2020 18 Comments

I made this vellarikka parippu curry (cucumber dal curry) last month when I had invited a fried and her grandmom for lunch, which was me reciprocating for all the dinners I had at their place the previous week. It is simple, easy, protein-rich and requires minimum amount of oil since the little amount of added coconut gives it a nice flavour.

Split yellow peas or moong dal is considered one of the most healthiest foods in the world and Indian cuisine uses it extensively, be it North, South, East or West. Kerala Cuisine is definitely not as lentil-rich as its northern counterparts, but there are some wholesome curries which use minimum oil and are still protein-rich.

Also check out Kerala Parippu Curry that’s used for Onam and wedding sadya.

Vellarikka Parippu Curry

Vellarikka Parippu Curry / Cucumber-Dal Curry - Kerala Style


Ingredients:

Serves : 2

Yellow split peas/split moong dal/mung dal/Cheru payar – 1 cup
Cubed cucumber/squash – 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder – one pinch
Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
Shallots – 4-5
Green chillies – 3
Hing – one pinch
Jeera powder – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – for tempering
Curry leaves – one strand
Salt – to taste
Oil – 2 tsp

How to make Parippu Curry:

1. Pressure cook the dal, cucumber and turmeric with just enough water to cover it. I let it cook for 3 whistles since I like it cooked well.

2. Heat oil and cackle mustard seeds. Fry the shallots, split green chillies, jeera and hing for 2-3 mins. Then add the coconut and mix well.

3. Add the cooked dal to the above mixture, stir in well, add salt, season with curry leaves and serve hot.

I served this with wheat dosa since me and my friend were on a minimin-rice diet and preferred whole wheat food.

*Notes*

– moong dal may be replaced with toor dal but the taste changes noticeably.
– I made this with cucumber but my friend tells me using squash doesn’t change the flavour much so feel free to experiment.

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  1. Jeena

    April 1, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Nags this cucumber parippu dish looks really tasty! I am like you I ike my lentils well cooked. The pictures look so tempting, great recipe. 🙂

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  2. Bharathy

    October 5, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Believe me..I have vellarikka in my veg tray and was about to ask amma how to make this curry…just thought of making a search..I did it(that too in yahoo)and this came FIRST!..!!!
    I am going to try this tommorrw Tadaaaaaa! 🙂

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  3. Rajani

    July 3, 2008 at 4:46 am

    hello there! I don’t know if I’ve come by here before – did you have a different blog look earlier? cos some recipes look vagualy familiar? anyhow, I had a vellarikya in the fridge and wanted to make something other than pachhadi so googled and here I am. love your blog, layout, recipes pics – all of it! do drop by my blog sometime – I am just a newbie though!

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  4. Padma

    January 8, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    I am trying to catch up with the current food events! this dal/curry looks so yummy!

    I wish u & ur family a very happy new year!

    Reply
  5. Bharathy

    January 8, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Amma hinted me abt you talking over about making this,asking the recipe!..So you made it!..
    A real comfort curry..Nice pictures to compliment! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Seena

    January 8, 2008 at 4:48 am

    With or without vellarikka this curry tastes great!

    Reply
  7. Jeena

    January 8, 2008 at 12:36 am

    Nags this cucumber parippu dish looks really tasty! I am like you I ike my lentils well cooked. The pictures look so tempting, great recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Laavanya

    January 7, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Looks lovely Nags. I’m yet to try a cucumber dhal curry but hope to soon.

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  9. Shivapriya

    January 7, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    Looks Great. Never tried cucumber with moongdal. Beautiful picture.

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  10. Rajitha

    January 7, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    this is what i am making for dinner tomorrow!!yummy!

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  11. Mishmash !

    January 7, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    Nags….I make the same with Kumbalanga/ashguard and we call it Molokoshyam..I learnt it from a friend of mine from Thrissur side…i guess thats what they call it there…very simple and tasty right !

    Shn

    Reply
  12. Sagari

    January 7, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    have’nt combined dal and cucumber till now your recipe looks so good nags pics are soo bright and beautiful

    Reply
  13. Sig

    January 7, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Oh yum, another favorite… someone is on a roll for this RCI 🙂

    Reply
  14. Asha

    January 7, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    I am so loving all the Kearla dishes, I made some too for next week. Looks delicious Nags, good one. Happy Monday to ya girl!:))

    Reply
  15. easycrafts

    January 7, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    My mom makes these too…yours looks perfect

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  16. Happy cook

    January 7, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Paripu curry looks good. Never made them with cucumber.

    Reply
  17. Padmaja

    January 7, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    Nags, Even I too make dal and cucumber together and i just love it with papad or any fry!!!
    Your version looks so delicious and i met your friend must have loved it!! and hey i am still thinking on papaya!!

    Reply
  18. RAKS KITCHEN

    January 7, 2008 at 11:12 am

    Nice entry for the event! Never heard before adding cucumber in dal..Had only as raitha:)
    I can try this out some time!

    Reply

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