CHERUPAYAR THORAN / GREEN GRAM DRY COOCNUT CURRY

Cherupayar / Green Gram / Moong beans thoran is one the best side dish for Kanji (rice porridge). Kanji, Payar thoran, Chammanthi and papadam the ultimate combo. 

This is a very simple and healthy side dish, can be served with steamed rice or kanji. 

Servings: 2  Category: Side Dish  Cuisine: Indian

Total Time: 20 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients : 

• 1 Cup Soaked Green gram 
• 4 Shallots 
• 4-5 Dry Red Chilli 
• 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut 
• 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 
• 1 Onion Chopped 
• Curry leaves 
• 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 
• Salt for taste 

 To make Cherupayar / Green Gram / Moong beans thoran at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below

Step By Step Picture Instructions : 

1. Pressure cook the soaked green gram with salt and keep aside 
2. In a mixer, add grated coconut, dry red chilli and shallots 
   
3. Grind into a coarse paste 
   
4. Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves in coconut oil 
   
5. Add chopped onion and roast for a couple of minutes 
   
6. Add the coconut paste and salt 
   
7. Cook for few minutes 
8. Add the cooked green gram and cook on medium flame till moisture disappears 
   
9. Serve hot 

If you like to add extra curry leaves and a tablespoon of coconut oil just before removing from heat can do. I like doing that. This enhances the taste.