Cherupayar Masala curry

Cherupayar or Green Gram is good source of proteins. Cherupayar Masala curry is a simple and nutritious dish which goes great with Puttu.

What you need for cherupayar masala curry:

• Green Gram(Whole)(Cherupayar) - 1 cup
• Cloves(Grambu) - 2 nos
• Cinnamon(Karugapatta) - 1 " piece
• Cardamom(Elakka) - 2 nos
• Aniseeds(Perinjeerakam) - 1/2 tsp
• Chilly powder - As reqd
• Coriander powder - As reqd
• Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
• Tomato - 3 nos
• Onion - 4 nos
• Salt - As reqd
• Curry leaves - a sprig

The preparation method:

• Pressure Green Gram with little salt.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds.
• Add the whole garam masalas and chopped onions with salt and curry leaves. Saute the onions till they turn transparent.
• Add turmeric,coriander and red chilli powder. Mix well.
• Add chopped tomatos and cook till they are done. 
• Add the pressure cooked Green Gram to this and mix well.
• Green Gram or Cherupayar Masala curry is ready to be served hot with Puttu or roti.