Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Tomato pappu/Tomato dal

Here is an Andhra dal/pappu recipe. I tried this from amma cheppindi blog. Made very few changes to the original one. The highlight of this pappu/dal is the addition of rasam powder to the dal!!
Here goes my version of the same.

Ingredients: (Serves 3-4)
Toor dal/thogari bele/split pigeon peas: 1 cup
Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida: a pinch
Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
Rasam powder: 1/2 tsp (Original recipe called for MTR rasam powder, I used home made)
Salt: According to taste
Water: As needed
Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp, finely chopped (for garnish)

For tempering:
Oil: 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Garlic: 2 pods, minced
Curry leaves: a string or 6-8 nos
Red chili: 2 nos, broken
Tomatoes: 2 nos, medium sized

Method:

  • Wash the toor dal thoroughly & add water, turmeric & asafoetida to it. Cook the toor dal in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles. Allow it to cool.
  • Meantime, heat oil in a broad pan. Add mustard & cumin seeds. When seeds splutter, add curry leaves, red chili & garlic. Saute till the garlic turns golden brown.
  • Add the tomatoes. Mix in the rasam powder, red chili powder & cook the tomatoes till they are soft.
  • Mash the dal/lentils gently with the back of a spatula or a masher. 
  • Add the mashed lentil to the tomatoes. 
  • Add the salt & 1/2 cup of water (adjust accordingly). 
  • Allow the dal to boil. Once the dal starts boiling, turn off the heat. 
  • Garnish it with coriander leaves & serve them hot with rice.

Notes:
  • The highlight of this dal is the usage of rasam powder. Hence, do not try to skip it.
  • For a tangier dal, add 1-2 tsp of lemon juice at the end.

16 comments:

  1. Just now I revisited one of my dal recipes and posted it and Guess wat??? It is Andhra style dal,ofcourse not tomato but it is methi...if u want to chk it,chk my side bat,I have updated it..
    love Andhra style dals and tomato n methi r my most favorite dals..
    and one more thing we used to love bitter melons wat we used to get in HK,they taste very nice..try with this recipe u will definitely like it..sorry for such a long comment.

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  2. Forgot to mention,nice twist by adding rasam powder,will try next time...:)

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  3. Simple and very delicious dal to go with hot piping rice.

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  4. Looks yum n lovely click...I have same in my blog too :)

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  5. Simple and delicious dal.. looks awesome !!

    Indian Cuisine

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  6. One of my friend's MIL too adds rasam powder to dal,i have to try it out myself too,sounds and looks yummy!

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  7. i do add samabr powder or rasam powder to my dal for a different taste..love it..looks yumm..

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  8. The daal is absolutely inviting...loved the addition of rasam powder..will try this out soon.

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  9. Dal looks addictive..simple yet delicious..

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  10. Looks delicious. Always my favourite

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  11. Tangy and delicious dal,comfort food.

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  12. Delicious and yummy dal....

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  13. Your dal is looking good. It's been ages since I made, thanks for reminding me.

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  14. The dal looks superb!!!! Thx sus for dropping by coz now i could visit ur wonderful blog...Now ur newest follower!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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