Andhra's Palak Pappu Is Iron Rich And Full Of Flavour
By Shireen Jamooji
July 10, 2023
Palak Pappu is a traditional Andhra Pradesh dish that combines the goodness of spinach (palak) and lentils (pappu). This flavorful and nutritious recipe is perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
1 cup spinach leaves, washed and chopped ½ cup toor dal (split pigeon peas), washed 2 green chillies, slit 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
Tempering
2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida Few curry leaves
Step 1
Pressure cook toor dal with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
Step 3
Add chopped onions, green chillies, and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
Step 4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
Step 5
Add the chopped spinach leaves and cook until they wilt down. Mash the cooked dal and add it to the spinach mixture.
Step 6
Add water if needed to adjust the consistency. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.Adjust the seasoning if required and serve hot.
