AKURA PAPPU

INGREDIENTS

• Spinach - 1 cup

• Dal - ½ cup

• Green chilli - 2 no

• Tomato - 1 no

• Tamarind juice - 1 tsp

• Cumin seeds - ½ tsp

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

• Turmeric - 1 tsp

• Hing -  1 pinch

• Garlic - 1 clove

• Oil - as required

• Curry leaves - few

• Salt - as required
  

METHOD

• In a pan add oil add mustard, cumin, red chilies, hing and urad dhal allow it to splutter.

• Once the seasonings done add onion, green chilli, little salt and sauce till translucent.

• Add the tomatoes, garlic and saute well.

• When done, add cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric and mix well.

• Add the spinach and give it a stir.

• Add enough water and cook till the greens are done. Add the tamarind paste, cooked dal.

• Allow the greens to cook completely.

• Dal is ready to serve.