Katti Paruppu, or Dal Rice, is a classic dish made with Toor Dal, tempered with spices and served hot. The dal is boiled, mashed, and mixed with flavorful ingredients like mustard seeds, urad dal, and garlic for a delicious meal.
1: Wash and soak the dal/paruppu for 20 minutes.
2: Boil the dal till it is completely cooked and mash it.
3: If using a pressure cooker, let it cook for 4 whistles.
4: Heat a pot, add oil, and let it heat up.
5: Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
6: Add urad dal, dry red chillies, and curry leaves and let them crackle.
7: Add garlic and shallots and sauté for a minute.
8: Add the boiled dal, mix it well, bring it to a boil, add ghee, and take it off the flame.
9: Serve it hot with rice, potato chips, pickle, and enjoy.
