August 10, 2012

Pappucharu



Ingredients:

1/2 cup toor dal
2 tomatoes(chopped)
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
salt

Tempering:

1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 small onion(sliced)
2 garlic cloves(crushed)
1tsp oil
  • Pressure cook toor dal,tomatoes,turmeric powder with enough water for 3 whistles.
  • Mash it with a wooden masher,add 1 1/2 cup water to it and boil again.
  • Add salt,red chilli powder and cook for 2 boils.
  • In another pan heat oil, add the ingredients under tempering one after the other and fry until onions are fried well.
  • Pour this tempering into dal soup and cook for another few seconds.
  • Pappucharu is ready to be served with plain rice,pappad and a vegetable fry on the side.
Note:The soup should be of medium consistency so add water regarding to that.

Tips:We can add vegetables like potato chunks,drumstick pieces or ladies finger to it.
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