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Tomato Pappu | Andhra Style Tomato Dal
Aruna
This is the recipe for Tomato Pappu, Andhra’s version of tomato dal. This simple dal is comfort food for me and tastes delicious when mixed with rice and ghee.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Soaking Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
10
minutes
mins
Course
Accompaniment, Main
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian, South Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
4
People
Calories
120
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1/2
Cup
Kandi Pappu, Tuvar Dal, Pigeon Pea
(~125 gms)
1
Large Tomato
(~75 gms)
Salt to Taste
For Charu Podi (Optional)
1
tsp
Coriander Seeds
1/2
tsp
Cumin Seeds
1/4
tsp
Peppercorns
For Tempering
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds
1/2
tsp
Cumin Seeds
2 or 3
Spicy Green Chillies
1/2
tsp
Ghee
1/4
tsp
Turmeric
A Few Curry Leaves
Instructions
Getting the Tuvar Dal Ready
Dry roast the dal till it is light brown.
This is an optional step but it lends a beautiful flavour to the dal.
Soak the dal in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes.
Again an optional step but helps the dal cook well.
On medium heat, pressure cook the dal for 3 to 4 whistles.
When the cooker cools, remove the dal and mash it well. Set aside.
Making the Charu Podi
Grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and peppercorns to a coarse powder.
Other Preparations
Chop the tomato into 1/2" pieces.
Make slits in the green chillies.
Making the Tomato Pappu
In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat the ghee.
Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add cumin seeds and stir-fry for a few seconds.
Add green chillies and curry leaves, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
Add the tomato pieces, salt and turmeric, and stir-fry till the tomato pieces are soft.
Add charu podi and mashed dal, and mix well.
Let the dal cook for a couple minutes.
Serve with hot rice and ghee, and papad on the side.
Nutrition
Calories:
120
kcal
Carbohydrates:
20
g
Protein:
7
g
Fat:
1
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
2
mg
Sodium:
337
mg
Potassium:
330
mg
Fiber:
10
g
Sugar:
3
g
Vitamin A:
302
IU
Vitamin C:
27
mg
Calcium:
31
mg
Iron:
2
mg
Keyword
Andhra Tomato Dal, Andhra Tomato Pappu, Tomato Dal, Tomato Pappu
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