Malabar Spinach Dal | Poi Leaves Dal | Bacchalikura Pappu With Raw Tamarind

Step 1

Take out the skin and seeds from raw tamarind.

Step 2

Add 1 cup toor dal, 1/4 cup chana dal in a pressure cooker. Wash the dal and add fresh water.

Step 3

Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, chopped poi leaves, 1/4 cup raw tamarind, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons green chili paste, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, and close the pressure cooker lid. Cook up to 3 whistles.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons oil and add 1 teaspoon jeera, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, few dry red chilies, few curry leaves.

Step 5

Once the pressure release, take out the lid and mix it well with a spoon.

Step 6

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup water, and mix well.

Step 7

Add the seasoning to the dal. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Turn off the stove and serve hot with steamed rice.