Green gram thoran

Green gram soaked -21/2cups

Shallots- 10 nos

Dry chilli -3nos

Curry leaves -2 stems

Ginger garlic paste -1 teaspoon

Coconut grated – ½ coconut

Pepper powder -21/2teaspoon

Salt -as required

Turmeric powder -1/2 teaspoon.

Fennel powder -1/2 teaspoon ( add if u like only)

Oil – 21/2 tbsp

Cook the soaked green gram in pressure cooker in a medium flame. Cook till 2 whistles and turn off the gas. Heat oil in a frying pan & add ginger garlic paste,curry leaves ,shallots, dry chillies & saute till the shallots turn into light brownish color .Then add fennel powder ,turmeric powder &pepper powder,stir well. Add the grated coconut with salt & mix well. Cook for 2mins,add the cooked green gram and mix it well .Cook it closed on a low flame for 5-10 mins. Serve it hot with steaming rice.