How To Make Pappu | Andhra Style Dal

 Andhra Version Of Dal Cury

Pappu in the Telugu also known as Dal. There are many variations in making dal which differ from state to state. This is a simple recipe which requires less effort and time. Try out this for lunch / dinner recipe! 

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Cuisine Type: South Indian
Serving: 4
Course Type: Gravy

Ingredients:

Vegetables:
Chow chow – Small portion, chopped
Onion – 2 medium sized, chopped
Green Chillies –  2, finely chopped
Coconut – 1 cup, grated

Asafoetida – 3 pinch

Dal:
Toor Dal – ¾ Cup
Split Moong Gram – ¼ Cup
Urad Dal – 2 Tbsp

Others:
Salt (White or Himalayan Pink) – To taste
Oil – For seasoning
Turmeric – 2 Pinch
Water – As required
Mustard – 1 Tsp
Cumin – 1 Tsp
Curry Leaves – As required

Method of Preparation: Pappu | Dal

Step 1
Wash Toor Dal and Split Moong Gram in water. 
Step 2
Add chopped chow chow, onion, green chilli, cumin seeds, pinch of turmeric, Toor Dal, Split Moong Dal and water as required to a pressure cooker.

Step 3
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame.
Step 4
Open the lid once the pressure comes down and then mash Dal. Add water to get consistency. 
Step 5
Add salt and keep it aside.
Step 6
Take a pan and add urad dal – 2 Tsp and dry roast until it turns golden brown.  

Step 7
Add grated coconut and urad dal to a mixer and then add water to make a semi solid paste. 

Step 8
Add paste to dal and mix it well.
Step 9
For tempering take a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. 

Step 10
Pour the tempering to the cooked dal.

Your yummy  Pappu / Dal is ready to serve!

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