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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Tomato Pappu / Andhra Tomato Dal

Dal is called Pappu in Telugu. This Dal is a mild, slightly tangy and comforting Dal which goes best with steamed rice topped with some ghee.






Ingredients

1 cup toor dal/split pigeon peas

4 ripe tomatoes

1 tsp mustard

1 small onion chopped

2 slit green chillies

10 curry leaves

6 chopped garlic cloves

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric / Haldi powder

2 whole dry red chillies

5 tsp oil

Chopped coriander leaves




Procedure

  • Wash and cook the tur dal, with 3 chopped tomatoes in a pressure cooker upto 2 -3 whistles and switch off the flame. Allow the pressure to release by itself.

  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep pan, put mustard, once it crackles add curry leaves, garlic, onion, saute till it turns transparent.

  • Add chopped one tomato, turmeric, half of the red chilli powder and green chillies.

  • Cook all the ingredients for 2 minutes, then reduce to low heat and let it simmer, stirring at regular intervals.

  • Now add the mashed tur dal, and let it simmer.

  • To prepare the tempering, heat ghee in the frying pan, add mustard and cumin seeds, stir on medium heat until they splutter, add garlic and remaining red chilli powder stir for a second and turn off the flame

  • Now pour the tempering over the simmering dal.

  • Remove from the heat and serve hot with rice.



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