Menthi Kura Pappu Recipe – Andhra Style Methi Dal Recipe

Menthi Kura Pappu Recipe – Andhra style Dal made with lentils, fresh fenugreek leaves and spices. This dal is so comforting and perfect for rice or roti.

Few More Dal Recipes on the blog:

• Sabut Masoor Dal
• Chintakaya Pappu
• Boodida Gummadikaya Pappu
• Lachko Dal
• Moong Dal Tadka
• Khatti Meethi Dal
• Gongura Pappu

If you are looking for more Methi Recipes then do check Methi Na Gota, Methi Sambar, Methi Jowar Roti, Corn Methi Pakora, Millet Methi Pulao and Methi Paratha.

How to Make Andhra Menthi Kura Pappu Recipe:

Print Recipe

Menthi Kura Pappu Recipe - South Indian Style Methi Dal Recipe

How to Make South Indian style methi or fenugreek dal recipe. An easy, healthy comforting dal recipe from South India.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: South Indian

Keyword: Dal Recipes, Indian Food

Servings: 4

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Toor Dal
• 1 1/2 cup Fenugreek Leaves
• 2 - 3 units Green Chillies
• 1 Onion large
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Chana Dal
• 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
• 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/8 tsp Hing
• Gooseberry size Tamarind ball
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• Red Chilli Powder as needed
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Oil

Instructions

• Put the rinsed toor dal, turmeric powder and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and cook for 3 – 4 whistles.
• Soak the tamarind in water for 10 minutes and squeeze the extract out of it. Keep it aside.
• Wash the fenugreek leaves and chop them roughly or finely. Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
• Add the slit green chillies, broken red chilli and hing and fry for a couple of seconds.
• Then add cubed onion and fry until light brown color.
• Add the chopped fenugreek leaves and saute for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle little water and cover with a lid.
• Let it cook completely.
• Add cooked toor dal, tamarind extract. salt, red chilli powder and little water and mix.
• Let it cook for 5 – 7 minutes.
• Turn off the flame and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 2.5mg