Name: Andhra Gongura Pappu recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Toor dal - 1 cup; Gongura leaves 1 cup (adjust); Onion 1 small; Garlic 1 tbsp (crushed coarsely); Green chilies 1-2; Coriander leaves handful (optional); Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp; Red chili powder 1/4 tsp (optional); Salt to taste; For Seasoning; Mustard seeds 1 tsp; Cumin seeds 1 tsp; Red chilies 1-2 broken; Asafoetida 1 pinch; Curry leaves 1 sprig; Oil 4-5 tbsp

ABOUT Andhra Gongura Pappu RECIPE

Gongura (sorrel leaves) are very rich in iron, vitamins and folic acid. They are used extensively in Andhra cuisine. Today's recipe is a simple and delectable gongura pappu. It is either made plain or with some additions like spinach, sorrel leaves, tender tamarind leaves, amaranth leaves etc etc..

Ingredients Serving: 4

Toor dal - 1 cup
Gongura leaves 1 cup (adjust)
Onion 1 small
Garlic 1 tbsp (crushed coarsely)
Green chilies 1-2
Coriander leaves handful (optional)
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder 1/4 tsp (optional)
Salt to taste
For Seasoning
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Red chilies 1-2 broken
Asafoetida 1 pinch
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Oil 4-5 tbsp

Instructions

Pluck the sorrel leaves, wash them with warm water to remove the dirt. Chop coarsely and keep it aside
Boil the soaked dal with little salt and turmeric powder.
Heat oil in a pan and add the seasoning ingredients.When they crackle, add the crushed garlic, saute until aromatic.
Add sliced onion and green chilies. Saute until it is light brown. Now add the gongura leaves and coriander leaves.
Add the salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Mix well for few seconds
Add the boiled toor dal. Mix well
Serve hot with plain rice and any side dish of your choice.

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