Pappu Pulusu – 2

Pappu Pulusu uses garlic, cloves, and cinnamon. It is a great favourite with us especially in the winter when it warms us up.

Ingredients

1. Kandi Pappu/Tuvar Dal – 1 Cup
2. Tamarind Pulp – 1 tbsp
3. Garlic Cloves – 3
4. Cloves – 3
5. Cinnamon – 1″ piece
6. Madras Onions/Shallots – 8 to 10
7. Tomato – 1 Small
8. Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
9. Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
10. Red Chillies – 3 or 4
11. Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
12. Asafoetida – A Large Pinch
13. Oil – 1 tbsp
14. Curry Leaves – A Few
15. Salt to Taste

Method

1. Dry roast the kandi pappu over medium heat till it turns light brown.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Pressure cook the roasted dal with 2 cups water for 3 whistles, or till it is mashable.
4. Grind the garlic, cloves, and cinnamon to a fine powder.
5. Peel the shallots.
6. Chop the tomato to 1″ cubes.
7. Heat the oil.
8. Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
9. Add cumin seeds and split red chillies.
10. Add shallots and curry leaves.
11. Fry for 2 mins.
12. Add tomato pieces and fry till it gets mashed.
13. Add the garlic, cloves, and cinnamon. Fry for 1 minute.
14. Add asafoetida, tamarind pulp, and 1/4 cup water.
15. Bring to a boil.
16. Add mashed dal, salt, and turmeric.
17. Bring to a boil.
18. Serve hot with rice and papad.

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