Dosakaya Pappu(Yellow Cucumber Dal)

Ingredients:
1 cup toor dal
500g yellow cucumber
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
salt
Tempering:
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp urad dal
1 sprig curry leaves
2 dry red chillies
oil

• Peel the skin of cucumber,wash and cut it in to half.
• Taste  the seeds(we don't use bitter ones),chop them in 1/2 inch pieces.
• Pressure cook dal,chopped cucumber along with seeds,turmeric powder,chilli powder,salt and enough water for 3 whistles.
• When the pressure is off,remove the lid slightly mix with spatula so that cucumber dont get mashed.Check for the seasoning(add if needed).
• Heat oil in a pan add urad dal first,when it starts changing colour add the other ingredients.As nice aroma starts emanating add the cooked dal,mix well and cook for another few seconds.
• Turn off the flame.Cucumber dal is ready to be served with plain rice with a combo of ghee,pappad and a pickle.Yummy Yummy.

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