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Bachali Kura Pappu | Andhra Malabar Spinach Dal
Aruna
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.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian, South Indian
Servings
4
People
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
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.
Keyword
Andhra Malabar Spinach Dal, Bachali Kura Pappu
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