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Vellirikka-Kadala Parippu Curry/ Cucumber-Channa Dal Curry
Ingredients
Cucumber/ Vellirikka – 1 cup cubed
Channa Dal – 1/2 cup
Onion – 1 medium sliced
Tomatoes – 2 medium chopped
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
Grated coconut – 1 cup
Green chillies – 3
Cumin seeds/ Jeera – 1/4 tsp
Salt -to taste
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
Dry red chillies – 3 broken
Oil – 1 tbsp
Method
Cook the channa dal with enough water in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes. Let it cool. Open the lid and add the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, turmeric and chilly powder. Pressure cook for another 5 minutes. Grind the coconut, cumin seeds and green chillies to a fine paste. Add it to the cucumber and dal mixture. Add salt and mix well. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes and switch off the flame. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and dry red chillies. Pour the seasoning over the curry and mix well. Serve it with steamed rice or chappathi. Cheers!
Awards
My friend Sangeetha has honoured me with this award. Thanks a lot dear!
I would like to share this award with all my fellow bloggers…!!!
Dear Ivy has passed on to me this award. Thank you so much dear!
This award goes with a fun meme which has to be passed on to 6 of your favourite blogs and which has to be answered with only one word.
Here is the meme part:
1. Where is your cell phone: Near the laptop
2. Your hair: Brown Black
3. Your mother: Deceased
4. Your father: Ditto
5. Your favorite food: Cakes
6. Your dream last night: None
7. Your favorite drink: Hot Chocolate
8. Your dream/goal: Relocating
9. What room are you in: Diningroom
10. Your hobby: Cooking
11. Your fear: Snakes
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years: Australia
13. Where were you last night: Chinese Restaurant
14. Something you aren’t: Hypocrite
15. Muffins: Blueberry
16. Wish list item: Farm House
17. Where did you grow up: Kerala
18. Last thing you did: Had Tea
19. What are you wearing: Jacket
20. Your TV: Off
21. Your pets: Ginger and Daisy
22. Your friends: My Children
23. Your life: Good
24. Your mood: Happy
25. Missing someone: Dad
26. Vehicle: Yes
27. Something you’re not wearing: Belt
28. Your favorite store: Body Shop
29. Your favorite color: Baby Pink
30. When was the last time you laughed: Evening
31. Last time you cried: Unsure
32. Your best friend: Michael
33. One place that I go over and over: Singapore
34. One person who emails me regularly: Daughter
35. Favorite place to eat: Home
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Hi, I am here for the first time..lovely space..Never tried vellarikka with daal. Looks awesome
October 7th, 2009 at 8:22 pmThat is nice combination Lissie… looks creamy and delicious and congrats on ur awards and was nice reading your meme and thanks so much for sharing them with me… will post it soon
October 7th, 2009 at 8:28 pmWelcome to my blog, Gulmohar! Plz try it and let me know…Thanks!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:00 pmThank you dear Padma for your love and support!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:13 pmWhen i read the title in my reader i knew i will be drooling here. This is one of my favourite dish.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:53 pmIf we had this back home i was really happy as i loved it so much.
I can imagine really eating this, only wish i could grab it.
Pity we don’t get vellarika here.
Am speechless, such a delicious dish..am just drooling over the last click..awesome!
!!!! Thank u for all the appreciation and encouragement 
Will post it soon..
October 7th, 2009 at 11:23 pmI am so happy and its a great honor to receive this award from U.You made my day, thanks a ton for remembering & sharing with me
The dish is making me drool. Great the learn more things about you Lissie.
October 8th, 2009 at 12:20 amYumm!! such a creamy and delicious curry..Makes me hungry…Thanks for sharing this awards with me dear, am honoured:)
October 8th, 2009 at 1:01 amLissie, it is super simple. Or is it the way you explained?It Looks really good.
October 8th, 2009 at 6:07 amAnd, thank you so much for the award. I would take up the tag very soon. Now that you have invited me, shouldnt regret later ok?:)
Never tried this combo!vellirikka vangial udan try cheyyanam.
October 8th, 2009 at 10:28 amCongrats on ur well deserved awards&thank u so much for thinking of me dear..that’s so kind of u dear…i’m truly touched!Luv reading ur meme also!
Happy, you should have it on your next visit to India…try making it with any other summer vegetable. Thanks!
October 8th, 2009 at 12:38 pmThanks a lot Sangeetha for your lovely comment! Plz try the recipe and let me know…
October 8th, 2009 at 12:40 pmThank you Ivy!
October 8th, 2009 at 12:42 pmThanks a lot Priya!
October 8th, 2009 at 12:53 pmLove the flavors in the curry.Nice meme
October 9th, 2009 at 2:20 amHi,dish looks lovely esp its colour,must be very delicious,u got a lovely blog ….
October 9th, 2009 at 12:24 pmHb, it is indeed super simple…and tasty too! plz try it and let me know… Thanks!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:03 pmSangi, plz try this and let me know… I am sure you will like it. Thanks a lot dear!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:12 pmThank you Yasmeen!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:17 pmWelcome to my blog, Sushma… see you often. Thanks a lot!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:24 pmim a first timer here.. and i hv to say i love your recipes.. i have to try out one by one every day now
btw, this recipe is my son’s favorite 
October 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pmThank you Shifa for visiting my space! Happy to hear that you are going to try my recipes everyday…!!!
plz let me know about the outcome…
October 10th, 2009 at 12:32 pm