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Palak Pappu Recipe - Andhra Style Palakura Pappu - Dal Palak
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Palak Pappu Recipe - Andhra Style Palakura Pappu - Dal Palak

A high protein South Indian Recipes recipe with arhar dal (split toor dal), onion - roughly chopped, green chilli - slit. Ready in 50 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

50 minTotal Time10m prep · 40m cook
4Servings
375-525Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions17 steps
  1. 1

    To begin with the Palak pappu , first pressure cook the spinach/palak along with 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of salt for 1 whistle

    inch ginger - finely chopped(1)water(2 cups)salt - to tastespinach leaves (palak) - chopped(1 cup)
  2. 2

    After the first whistle turn off the heat and release the pressure immediately and open the cooker

  3. 3

    This will ensure the palak has a rich green color

    green chilli - slit(1)
  4. 4

    Heat oil into a pressure cooker over medium heat; add the onions, green chillies, ginger and saute until the onions soften

    onion - roughly chopped(1)green chilli - slit(1)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)dry red chillies - broken(2)
  5. 5

    Once it softens, add the turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups of water

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)water(2 cups)salt - to taste
  6. 6

    Pressure cook the pappu/ dal for 3 to 4 whistles and turn off the heat

  7. 7

    Allow the pressure to release naturally, as the dal will continue to cook, as long as there is pressure inside the cooker

  8. 8

    Once done, open and lightly mash the dal

  9. 9

    Stir in the cooked palak into the pappu and give it a taste and adjust the salt accordingly

    salt - to taste
  10. 10

    Bring the palak pappu to a brisk boil and turn off the heat

  11. 11

    Once done, transfer the palak pappu to as serving bowl

  12. 12

    The lastly, heat ghee in a tadka pan over medium heat; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow it to crackle and the dal to turn golden brown

    ghee(1 tablespoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)white urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Once the dal turns brown, add the garlic, red chillies and curry leaves and saute for a few seconds until you can smell the aroma of the garlic coming through

    green chilli - slit(1)spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(1 cup)cloves garlic(4)dry red chillies - broken(2)sprig curry leaves - roughly torn(2)
  14. 14

    Pour this seasoning over the Palak Pappu and serve hot

  15. 15

    Your Palak pappu (Spinach Dal) Recipe is ready, transfer it into a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves

    arhar dal (split toor dal)(1 cup)spinach leaves (palak) - chopped(1 cup)sprig curry leaves - roughly torn(2)
  16. 16

    Serve the Palak Pappu Recipe along with hot bowl of rice, topped with ghee and a Potato Roast for a lunch or dinner

    ghee(1 tablespoon)
  17. 17

    If you are looking to make a healthy diabetic friendly lunch then serve the Palak Pappu Recipe along with Bajre Ki Roti Recipe or Jowar Roti with raita

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

223 kcal
Protein10.6g
Carbs33.3g
Fat5.6g
Fiber7.6g

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