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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: March 21, 2011 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Menthikura Tomato Pappu ~ Tomato Methi Dal

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    Ingredients :Chopped Fenugreek / Methi Leaves : 2 to 3 cups
    Toor Dal : 1 cup
    Onion : 1 big sized
    Tomatoes : 2
    Tamarind : Gooseberry sized ball
    Green Chillies : 3 to 5
    Red Chilli Powder : ¼ teaspoon (Optional)
    Mustard Seeds : ½ tsp
    Chana Dal : ½ tsp
    Urad Dal : ½ tsp
    Dried Red Chillies : 1
    A big pinch of turmeric powder
    Salt to taste
    A pinch of hing
    Oil : 1 tsp

    Method :

    Put the toor dal, chopped methi leaves, chopped tomato, chopped onion, green chillies, tamarind and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles. Switch off the flame and wait until the pressure go off. Remove the dal mixture from the cooker and add the salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and set aside. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and let them splutter. Then add the red chilli and hing and fry for few seconds. Add the dal mixture and cook for another few minutes. Serve with roti or hot steamed rice and dollop of ghee.

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    1. Jay says

      March 21, 2011 at 5:45 pm

      healthy n nutritious recipe with nice presentation dear..
      Tasty appetite

      Reply
    2. Suman Singh says

      March 21, 2011 at 6:50 pm

      What a healthy dal, looks hearty and comforting!

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    3. VineelaSiva says

      March 21, 2011 at 6:13 pm

      Looks very nice and comfort food Chandana.

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    4. Madhavi says

      March 21, 2011 at 6:18 pm

      Yummy and healthy dal!!

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    5. Reshmi Mahesh says

      March 21, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      Healthy and comfort food....nice pic...

      Reply
    6. Priya says

      March 21, 2011 at 8:02 pm

      Thick dal makes me drool,truly comforting..

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    7. divya says

      March 21, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      Very inviting and delicious dal !!!

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    8. Torviewtoronto says

      March 21, 2011 at 8:55 pm

      wonderful healthy combination looks delicious

      Reply
    9. Suja Sugathan says

      March 21, 2011 at 9:21 pm

      Comfort dal..looks delicious.

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    10. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

      March 21, 2011 at 9:34 pm

      Very healthy and delicious !!

      Reply
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