Nellai Style Madurai Keerai Pepper Masala

Name: Nellai Style Madurai Keerai Pepper Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, South Indian
Ingredients: 250 g nellai style madurai keerai pepper masala, chopped; 1/2 cup moong dal; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 green chillies; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp mustard and urad dal for tempering; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tbsp coconut oil; Salt to taste

நெல்லை முறை மதுரை கீரை மிளகு மசாலா

By Ganesan Kannan

50 mins Serves 3 Hard Tanjore

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4.8Editor's Rating

A mild coconut-ground kootu with nellai style madurai keerai pepper masala — comfort food that balances a spicy kuzhambu on the same plate.

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Method

1
Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.
2
Cook nellai style madurai keerai pepper masala with turmeric and salt in just enough water.
3
Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies to a smooth paste and add to the vegetables.
4
Add the cooked dal, simmer 5 minutes until everything comes together.
5
Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves in coconut oil and mix in.