Andhra Palakura Pappu Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In a pressure cooker add 1 cup finely chopped spinach leaves, 1 tsp salt , 2 tbsp water and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Release the pressure of the cooker immediately to retain the fresh green colour of the spinach, by holding the cooker under running water. Transfer the spinach to a bowl and keep aside.

step 2

• STEP 1.In the pressure cooker add 1 tsp oil, 1 roughly chopped onion,1 slit green chillies, 1 inch ginger finely chopped and saute till onions are soft.

step 3

• STEP 1.Then add 1 cup soaked toor dal, ½ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder, salt to taste, 2 cups water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles till the dal is cooked soft. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Open the cooker.

step 4

• STEP 1.Add the cooked palak to the dal and mix well to combine together.

step 5

• STEP 1.For the tadka (tempering), in a preheated pan add 1 tbsp ghee and allow it to melt. Then add ½ tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp split urad dal, 2 dry red chillies broken, 2 sprigs torn curry leaves and saute on low to medium heat for a few seconds. Then add 5 to 6 whole cloves garlic and saute till the mustard seeds crackle and the dal turn golden and crisp.

step 6

• STEP 1.The garlic will change colour and become roasted.

step 7

• STEP 1.Transfer the cooked dal and spinach ato a serving dish and pour the tempering over it.

step 8

• STEP 1.Serve hot with rice.