Tomato Pappu Recipe
Description: Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Tomato Pappu recipe, a delightful dish brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a perfect choice for a satisfying weeknight meal, requiring less than 4 hours to prepare and cook.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 500g | Tomatoes |
| 1 tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1 tsp | Red chili powder |
| 1 | Onion |
| 90g | Green chilies |
| 4 | Salt |
| – | Mustard seeds |
| 1/4 tsp | Cumin seed |
| 3/4 tsp | Dried garlic |
| 1 | Red chilies |
| 8 | Curry leaves |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 348
- Fat Content: 13g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 26.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.4g
- Fiber Content: 18.3g
- Sugar Content: 10g
- Protein Content: 15.9g
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare Lentils:
- In a pan, combine the lentils (daal) with chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, finely sliced onions, and diced green chilies.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the lentils simmer, stirring occasionally, until they are fully cooked and mashed. This typically takes about 20-25 minutes.
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Tempering:
- While the lentils are simmering, prepare the tempering.
- In a separate frying pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot ghee and stir until they start to crackle.
- Then, add dried garlic to the pan and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- Next, toss in whole red chilies and fresh curry leaves, and stir until the chilies become bright red and aromatic.
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Combine:
- Once the tempering is ready, pour it over the simmering lentils (daal).
- Stir well to incorporate the flavors and allow them to meld together.
- Taste the Tomato Pappu and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
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Serve:
- Remove the Tomato Pappu from heat and transfer it to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves or a drizzle of lemon juice, if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian flatbread (roti) for a hearty and wholesome meal.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Tomato Pappu, perfect for any weeknight dinner! 🍅🥣🌶️
