Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style

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Gongura (sorrel leaves) are very rich in iron, vitamins and folic acid. They are used extensively in Andhra cuisine. I have posted many recipes with these tangy greens. Today's recipe is a simple and delectable gongura pappu. A thicker version of dal is known as pappu in Telugu. It is either made plain or with some additions like spinach, sorrel leaves, tender tamarind leaves, amaranth leaves etc etc...
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Recipe Taste Salty, Spicy
Servings 4
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Toor Dal
  • 1 leaves Gongura Leaves ... 1 Cup add more if you like gongura
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 tbsp Garlic crushed coarsely
  • 1 Green Chillies
  • handful leaves Coriander optional
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder optional
  • 1-2 tsp Salt or as per taste
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Red Chillies broken
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 leaves Curry
  • 4 tbsp Oil
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Instructions
 

  • Pluck the sorrel leaves, wash them preferably with warm water to remove the dirt. The surface of these leaves is little rough so you have to clean them well.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Chop them coarsely and set aside.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Boil the soaked dal adding a little salt and turmeric powder.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Heat oil in a pan and add the tempering ingredients.When they crackle, add the crushed garlic. When it gives out a nice aroma tip in the sliced onion and green chillies. Saute until it is light brown.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Now add the gongura leaves and coriander leaves.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Add the salt, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Add the boiled toor dal.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Stir well to mix everything.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers
  • Serve with plain rice and any side dish of your choice.
    Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal Andhra Style - Plattershare - Recipes, food stories and food lovers

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