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Tomato Pappu

Tomato Pappu is a tangy and comforting Andhra-style dal made with toor dal, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic tempering, perfect for pairing with steamed rice. is a tangy and comforting Andhra-style dal made with toor dal, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic tempering, perfect for pairing with steamed rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 7 people
Calories 158 kcal
Protein7 g
Fiber3 g
Fat3 g
Carbohydrates26 g

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Wooden Smasher

Ingredients
 
 

For Pressure Cooking

  • 1 Cup Toor Dal Split Pigeon Peas: 1 cup, rinsed (~210 g)
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Tamarind 1 small lemon-sized ball or 2 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 8 green chilies slit
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

For Tempering:

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee or oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Urad Dal
  • 1 teaspoon Chana Dal
  • 2 dry red chilies broken into pieces
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 8 curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida A pinch

For Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves finely chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Wash 1 Cup Toor Dal in water.

Cook the Dal:

  • Add toor dal, 2 medium Tomatoes, 2 teaspoon Tamarind, 8 green chilies, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoon Salt, and 2 cups Water to a pressure cooker.
  • Pressure cook on medium heat for 5-8 whistles or until the dal is soft and mushy.
  • Mash and Adjust Consistency:
  • Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mash the dal lightly with a wooden smasher. Add more water if needed to adjust the consistency.

Prepare the Tempering:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon Ghee in a small pan.
  • Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon Urad Dal, and 1 teaspoon Chana Dal. Let them splutter.
  • Add 4 cloves Garlic. Saute until fragrant and the garlic turns golden.
  • Add 2 dry red chilies and 8 curry leaves until fried.
  • Add ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida and turn off the stove.

Combine and Simmer:

  • Pour the tempering into the cooked dal. Add salt to taste and mix well.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Serve Hot:

  • Garnish with 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves if desired and serve hot with steamed rice, ghee, and a side of pickle or papad.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Tomato Pappu
Serving Size
 
1 cup (~110 g of cooked dal)
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Sodium
 
286
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
131
mg
4
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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