PAPPU CHARU

Famous lentil gravy from Andhra Pradesh, a state situated on south eastern coast of India.  Pappu charu is a milder version of lentil gravy, done without sambar powder. Vegetables like eggplant, drumstick, radish,  sweet potato , pumpkin and carrot can be added to this gravy.

This fantastic dish has a  tangy and less spicy than other lentil stew  but nevertheless it is excellent combo with dosa, idli or even rice.

PAPPU CHARU
Serves    4

1 C  toor dhal cooked
1  onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
2 green chili
2 dry chili
1  tsp chili powder
1  tsp cumin seed
1  tsp mustard seed
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp hing
2 C  tamarind juice using 2 TB  tamarind
1 sprig curry leaves
1/2  tsp  garlic paste
1/2  tsp  ginger paste
2 sprigs of coriander leaves
salt to taste
1 TB oil
C =  cup   TB  =  tablespoon

METHOD

Extract tamarind juice using 2 tablespoons of tamarind with 2 cups of water.

 Heat the oil, add in mustard seed, when it crackles add the cumin, green chili, onion, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves, hing, dry chili and salt.

Add in tomato, cook until soft. Now add the turmeric and chili powder, fry until fragrant.

Mix in the cooked dhal, 2 cups water  and tamarind juice, bring to boil. .

Sprinkle with coriander leaves and remove from heat. Serve hot.

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