AAKU PAPPU (DAL WITH GREENS)

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This is a classic Andhra preparation. Typical greens to use are thotakoora (amaranth) and spinach (palak koora). Serve with rice and Majjiga Pulusu (buttermilk pulusu) or Menthi Majjiga (buttermilk with fenugreek).

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup hulled, split pigeon peas (toor dal)
2 cups water
2 cups water
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
salt, to taste
1 (8 ounce) bunch amaranth greens, chopped
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 dried red chile peppers
1 pinch asafoetida powder
2 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
1 sprig fresh curry leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the pigeon peas with 2 cups water in a pressure cooker until the water is absorbed and the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil with the turmeric and salt; add the amaranth greens and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir the cooked peas into the greens; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet; cook the lentils, mustard seed, cumin seed, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Add the green chile peppers, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder and continue cooking another 30 seconds; immediately stir into the peas and greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 23.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Fayinkeh Musa
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Overall, this recipe was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Suwas Chaulagain
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The greens were a bit tough and chewy.


Alexo Vowss
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The dal was a bit too watery for my liking.


Edrine Monicah
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I found this recipe to be too spicy.


Sowmik Datta
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This aaku pappu dal was a bit bland for my taste.


Namatovu Ruth
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This was a great recipe! The dal was flavorful and the greens added a nice texture.


Maximus Aurelia
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This dal was easy to make and so tasty! I will definitely be making it again.


Shafran Shaf
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I loved this recipe! The aaku greens gave the dal a unique and delicious flavor.


Dineth Oshan
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This was a great recipe! The dal was creamy and flavorful, and the greens added a nice touch.


Zakari Nafiu
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Delicious and easy to make! The aaku greens added a nice pop of flavor.


Budy Soso
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This dal was amazing! The aaku greens gave it a wonderful flavor and the coconut and mustard seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


AnoorHussan Khananp
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I love this recipe! The aaku greens add a unique flavor to the dal, and the coconut and mustard seeds give it a nice crunch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Abdullah Azam Qadri
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This aaku pappu dal was easy to make and so delicious! The greens were perfectly cooked and the dal was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal.


discover world
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I'm not usually a fan of dal, but this recipe changed my mind. The aaku greens added a bright and fresh flavor that balanced out the richness of the dal. I'll definitely be making this again!


ella beals
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This aaku pappu dal was a delicious and healthy meal! The greens added a nice flavor and texture, and the dal was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.