Pappu Charu (Lentil Soup)
2021-02-23- Cuisine: Indian
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Ready In: 25m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
150 -
Carbohydrates
29g -
Fat
2g -
Protein
9g -
Serving Size
1 Cup
Pappu charu is a traditional dish originating from the south Indian region of Andhra Pradesh. This fragrant tamarind and lentil soup are slowly simmered with a variety of vegetables. Pappu charu goes well with side dishes such as chutneys, vegetable stir-fries, pickles, and omelets.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Toor Dal
- 1/2 Teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 Chopped Onion
- 1 Small Tomato
- 5 Green Chilies
- 1 Cup Sorakaya
- 1 Cup Carrots
- Few Curry Leaves
- 1 Cup Tamarind Water
- 2 Tablespoons Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Jeera
- 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- Few Red Chilies
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- A piece of Jaggery
- Coriander Leaves
Method
Step 1
Add 1 cup toor dal in a pressure cooker, wash the dal, and add water. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and pressure cook up to 2 whistles.
Step 2
Once the pressure releases take out the lid. Mash the dal and keep it aside.
Step 3
Cut the onions, tomato, green chilies, carrots, sorakaya, few curry leaves and keep them aside.
Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil and add 1 teaspoon jeera, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, a few red chilies, all chopped vegetables. Sauté well.
Step 5
Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and mix well.
Step 6
Add 1 cup tamarind water, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons salt, a piece of jaggery, and boil it for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add mashed toor dal, 1 cup water. Mix well and boil it for 3 minutes.
Step 8
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and turn off the stove.