Andhra Style Spinach Dal

Cook along · 14 steps

Method

1. 1

   Take 1 cup toor dal, wash 2-3 times. Add water and soak for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   Wash 250g palak (spinach) well and clean. Cut into small pieces.

3. 3

   Drain the soaked dal water. Transfer dal to a cooker.

4. 4

   Add 3 green chillies (cut), chopped ginger, 1½ tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 chopped tomatoes, and chopped palak.

   

5. 5

   Add 2 cups water and 1 tsp ghee. Mix everything well.

6. 6

   Close the cooker and cook for 3 whistles on low flame.

7. 7

   After half an hour, check if dal is cooked well. Mash and mix well with a spoon.

   

8. 8

   For tempering: Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, and 1 tsp cumin seeds. Let them crackle.

9. 9

   Add 2 dry red chillies and some curry leaves. Fry for 1 minute on low flame.

10. 10

    Add the cooked dal to the tempering. Add ¼ cup water from the cooker. Mix well on low flame.

11. 11

    Add 1 tbsp tamarind pulp (soaked in water) and mix.

    

12. 12

    The Palakura Pappu is ready - no extra spices needed, made with simple home ingredients.

13. 13

    Serve with ghee rice or paratha.

14. 14

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Lord Jagannath. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare