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Andhra Chukka Kura Pappu
Aruna
This is the recipe for a delicious dal made in Andhra Pradesh with Chukka Kura (aka Khatta Bhaji in Hindi, Ambat Chukka in Marathi). Silky, tangy, and relatively light on the stomach, this is a dal that goes well with both rotis and rice.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Accompaniment, Main Course
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian, South Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
4
People
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
Packed Cup
Chopped Chukka Kura, Ambat Chukka, Khatta Bhaji
About 100 gms
3/4
Cup
Moong Dal, Pesara Pappu
3-4
Green Chillies, Pachi Mirapakaya
1/2
tsp
Turmeric, Pasupu
Salt to Taste
For the Tempering
1
tbsp
Ghee or Oil
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds, Avalu, Rai
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds, Jeelakarra, Jeera
1-2
Red Chillies
Instructions
Mix together there the moong dal, chukka kura, green chillies, and turmeric.
Add 2 cups of water.
Pressure cook this mix over medium heat for 10 minutes or for three releases of pressure (3 whistles).
Let the cooker cool and take the dal out.
Add salt and mash with a heavy ladle till the dal and the chukka kura are completely mashed.
Add the Tempering
In a ladle, heat the ghee or oil.
Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add the cumin seeds and split red chillies.
Sit-fry till the chillies are fried.
Add to the Chukka Kura Pappu and mix well.
Serve Chukka Kura Pappu with hot rice.
Keyword
Andhra Chukka Kura Pappu, Chukka Kura Pappu
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