Andhra Special: Palak Pappu Curry Recipe

Monday, October 17, 2011, 15:58

Ever tried the Andhra pappu curry? Ah, the spicy dal with palak and spices reminds the authentic Andhra cooking. Any Hyderabadi restaurant serves pappu with rice but preparing at home is definitely different, special and healthy. Today, we shall share our secret Andhra palak pappu recipe. Take a look and try at home, and may be, you may be the palak pappu expert.

Pappu is nothing but a dal tadka that is little more spicy and tangy. Some use gongura (a type of herb) and garlic, which is why the taste lingers in the tongue for long. Look for the procedure.

Andhra Palak Pappu Recipe Ingredients:

1 big bunch of spinach (washed, chopped finely)
1 cup toor dal
1 onion (chopped finely)
1 tomato (chopped)
' cup gongura leaves (chopped) or 2 tsps of tamarind juice
Salt to taste
4-5 green chillies

For Pappu:
A tsp of urad and chana dal
2-3 pods of garlic
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp oil or ghee
4-5 curry leaves

Palak Pappu Recipe Preparation:

1. Pressure cook palak, toor dal, onion, tomato, slit chillies, salt and tamarind juice (chopped gongura).

2. Fry mustard, cumins, urad dal, gram dal and curry leaves in hot ghee and garnish the spicy dal.

This easy Indian recipe taste heavy with rice or chapathi. Adding ghee will make the dish more aromatic and tasty.