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Andhra Dosakaya Pappu Recipe

A vegan and GF dal curry made with yellow cucumber, pigeon pea lentils and tomatoes. Tastes great with rice and roti
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Andhra
Servings: 2
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Toor dal/ Pigeon Pea Lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

For the Pappu

  • 1.5 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 3 fresh Green chilies slit lengthwise
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped Dosakaya
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

For tempering

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves

For Garnish

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Wash and chop the yellow cucumber into halves and peel the outer skin.
  • Now scoop out the seeds and chop the cucumber into cubes.
  • Set aside.
  • Wash the dal well and pressure cook with 2 cups water and turmeric powder for 5 whistles.
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  • Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • When done, open and mash the dal well.
  • Heat a pan with ghee or oil.
  • Add chopped garlic and green chilis.
  • Fry till garlic begins to brown.
  • Now add the finely chopped tomatoes and Dosakaya.
  • Mix well.
  • Cook till tomatoes turn mushy and Dosakaya becomes soft.
  • Now add the red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
  • Mix well and cook for 30 secs. Now, add the mashed toor dal, salt and mix well.
  • Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes on medium flame.

Tempering

  • Heat another small pan with ghee or oil.
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  • Add the mustard seeds and when they pop, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
  • When the cumin seeds crackle, add curry leaves and fry till wilted. Add the tempering to the dal and mix well..

Pressure cooker Pappu

  • Wash the toor dal well and soak for 30 mins.
  • Heat a 3 liter deep pressure cooker and add the oil.
  • Add the mustard seeds and when they pop, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
  • When the cumin seeds crackle, add curry leaves and fry till wilted.
  • Now the garlic and green chilis.
  • Fry till garlic begins to brown.
  • Now, add the tomatoes and chopped Dosakaya.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the spice powders and stir to combine.
  • Drain the soaked Toor dal and add this to the pressure cooker along with water and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles on medium heat.
  • Wait for pressure to release naturally.
  • When done, open and mash the dal well gently.
  • Serve hot.

Instant Pot Dosakaya Pappu

  • Wash the toor dal well and soak for 30 mins.
  • Insert the inner pot to the Instant pot.
  • Plug in and turn on SAUTE mode on NORMAL for 8 mins.
  • Wait for the display to read HOT.
  • Add the oil or ghee.
  • Next, add the mustard seeds and when they pop, add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
  • When the cumin seeds crackle, add curry leaves and fry till wilted.
  • Now the garlic and green chilis.
  • Fry till garlic begins to brown.
  • Now, add the tomatoes and chopped Dosakaya.
  • Mix well. Add the spice powders and stir to combine.
  • Drain the soaked Toor dal and add this to the inner pot along with 2 cups water and salt.
  • Press CANCEL.
  • Ensure that the sealing ring has been inserted properly into the lid.
  • Close the IP.
  • Turn on PRESSURE COOK MODE- HIGH PRESSURE and set the timer for 10 MINS.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • When cooking is complete, wait for natural pressure release.
  • When the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and gently mash the dal.
  • Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Serve hot.

Notes

  1. Nutrition facts and values are shared here out of courtesy and are just a rough guideline. Please consult a qualified nutrition expert for better understanding.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg
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