February 06, 2011

Pappu Dosakaya (Cucumber dal)

Ingredients:
Arhar dal - 1 cup
Cucumber - 500 gms
Green chillies - 2


Tomato - 1 (optional)
Onion - 1
Tamarind thick juice - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste


For Talimpu:
Dry red chilli - 1; garlic cloves -3, Fenugreek, mustard, cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp each, curry leaves, Oil- 1 tbsp or less


Method:

  • wash and soak arhar dal for 30 minutes.
  • Peel and chop cucumber into medium size pieces and cut all the remaining vegetables.
  • Pressure cook arhal dal with all vegetables and turmeric up to 3 whistles or dal becomes soft.
  • Once the lid open add salt, chilli powder and tamarind juice and cook another 5 minutes or till dal in medium consistency.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add all talimpu ingredients and fry for 1 minute. Pour this on dal.
  • Serve with rice or roti.



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