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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Wash and soak the toor dal for 30 minutes.
- Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder, salt, and 2 cups of water for 4-5 whistles.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, and green chilies. Saute until onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mash the cooked dal and add it to the pan. Mix well.
- Add red chili powder and adjust salt as per taste.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.