Bachali Kura Pappu | Andhra Malabar Spinach Dal
Bachali Kura Pappu is a traditional recipe from Andhra Pradesh. It is a delicious and healthy dish that combines greens with lentils, and tastes great with some rice and ghee.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Finely Chopped Bachali Kura Leaves
- 3/4 Cup Kandi Pappu, Tuvar Dal
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 2.5 Cups Water
- Salt to Taste
For Tempering
- 2 tsp Ghee Oil for Vegans
- 1 tsp Minapa Pappu, Udad Dal
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 to 3 Red Chillies
- 2 Large Pinches Asafoetida, Hing, Inguva
Instructions
Making the Bachali Kura Pappu
- Wash the chopped bachali kura well.
- Add the washed Bachali Kura and 1.5 Cups water to a vessel.
- Wash the dal well.
- Add the washed dal and 1.5 Cups water to another vessel.
- Pressure cook the greens and dal in two separate vessels for 4 whistles.
- Let the pressure cooker cool before opening.
- Using a heavy ladle mash the dal well.
- Add the cooked bachali kura to the mashed dal.
- Add the turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt.
- Mix well.
- Add a little water, if required, to make the dal of pouring consistency.
The Tempering
- In a ladle, heat the ghee.
- Add the udad dal and stir-fry till light golden brown.
- Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add split red chillies and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add the hing.
- Add the tempering to the Bachali Kura Pappu.
- Mix well.
The Final Stage
- Heat the Bachali Kura Pappu till it starts to simmer.
- Turn off the heat.
- Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Serving the Bachali Kura Pappu
- Serve hot with steamed rice and ghee.