June 21, 2011

Pappu Chintachiguru (Dal with tender tamarind leaves)

Ingredients:
Toor dal - 1 cup
Tender tamarind leaves 2 cups
Onions - 2 -3
Green chillies - 4
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste


For talimpu:
Oil/ Ghee - 1 tbsp
Dry red chilli -1, Garlic cloves - 4 (crushed), Fenugreek, cumin and mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp, Curry leaves


Method:

  • Wash and soak dal for 15 minutes.
  • Remove stems and wash tender tamarind leaves.
  • Take pressure cooker, put dal, tamarind leaves, onions, green chillies, turmeric and sufficient water.
  • Close the lid and cook up to 3 whistles or till dal becomes soft.
  • Open the lid, add salt and chilli powder, cook another 5 minutes or till dal becomes little thick.
  • Heat oil in pan, add all talimpu ingredients and fry till mustard crackles.
  • Pour this on dal.
  • Serve with rice or roti.

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