Green Gram Stir Fry (Cherupayar Thoran)

Ingredients:-

• Cherupayar/Green gram/Moong beans – 1 cup
• Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
• Garlic – 3-4 cloves (or Garlic Paste)
• Ginger – a small piece (or Ginger Paste)
• Shallots/Kunjulli – 6 (or use 1/4 cup chopped onions instead)
• Green chilies – 2
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
• curry leaves – 1 sprigs
• Salt – to taste

Preparation Method:

1. Soak Cherupayar/Green gram overnight or at least for 6 hours.
2. In a heavy bottomed vessel ,Cook this with enough water, by adding salt around 20 minutes, till it is done, (or cook it in pressure cooker if you want, for 2-3 whistles)
3. Grind crushed garlic and Ginger, green chiles and shallots.
4. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, add curry leaves and crushed mixture.
5. Fry it for 3-4 minutes and add cooked cherupayar/green gram and turmeric powder.
6. Add grated coconut ,and saute for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add more salt if needed.  The Curry is Ready