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Indian Gongura Pappu Recipe

A tangy and spicy lentil dish made with gongura leaves, a staple in South Indian cuisine.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas)
  • 2 cups Gongura Leaves chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 pieces Green Chilies slit
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. Wash and soak the toor dal for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal, chopped gongura leaves, onions, tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
  3. 3. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and mushy.
  4. 4. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
  5. 5. Add the cooked dal mixture to the pan and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gongura Pappu, Lentils, South Indian
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