Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens)

Aaku Pappu is a popular dish from the South Indian cuisine, known for its simplicity and nutritious value. It is often served with ghee and rice, making it a wholesome meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Tempering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Toor Dal
• 1 bunch Spinach
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 piece Green Chili
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the toor dal for 30 minutes.
2. Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder, salt, and 2 cups of water for 4-5 whistles.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
4. Add chopped onions, garlic, and green chilies. Saute until onions turn translucent.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
6. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Mash the cooked dal and add it to the pan. Mix well.
8. Add red chili powder and adjust salt as per taste.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.