Fenugreek with lentils | how to make dal methi fry |Andhra Pappu | Menthi Kura pappu is a delicious protein-rich dal prepared with methi leaves, toor dal, moong dal, and masoor dal. With minimal ingredients, this dal is super easy and tastes yum.
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What kind of dal can I use for Andhra Pappu?
I have used a combination of toor dal, and masoor dal moong dal instead you can use any one variety.
Can I make Menthi Pappu in a pressure cooker?
If you are looking for a quick recipe on a busy morning go for instant pot and pressure cooker, but dal might not mash well. cooking a step by step makes it more flavorful.
Can I skip shallots and garlic?
For the best flavorful Pappu use shallots and garlic. if you don’t like strong garlic flavor you can reduce the amount of garlic. You can use chopped regular onions instead of shallots.
Is this spicy Andhra dal?
Traditionally Andhra Pappu is spicy but I made a kid-friendly version of fenugreek dal. I have used green chili for flavor but have used them on whole. If you prefer spicy Pappu split chilies and increase chilli powder.
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Ingredients
Pressure cook dal
1/4 cup Toor dal 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 cup moong dal 2 green chilli 1/4 cup masoor dal 2 + 1/4 cup Water
Dal
1 bunch of methi leaves 2 + 1/2 water cup 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1/2 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 4 garlic, finely chopped 15 small onions 1 green chilli
To temper
1/2 tablespoon ghee 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
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Pressure Cook dal
Firstly wash three varieties of dal
Add water, turmeric powder, and green chilli; pressure cook for 4 whistles or cook in rice mode using the instant pot; do natural pressure release
Cook Methi dal
Add oil to the pan and when oil turns slightly hot add 1 tablespoon of garlic and saute till they start to change color
Furthermore add small onion; saute till onions turn translucent
Add tomatoes and mix well
Furthermore, add turmeric powder and salt; mix well
Add methi leaves and mix well
Furthermore, add sugar and green chilli; saute for around 2 minutes or still tomatoes slightly turn mushy
add cooked dal, water, ginger powder, and salt; mix well and boil for 5 minutes
Cook for 5 minutes, mix well and turn off the stove
In a small tadka pan add ghee and when the ghee is hot add mustard seeds, and cumin seeds; let them splutter
Turn off the stove and add asafoetida and Kashmiri red chilli powder; give a quick mix
Transfer the tadka to the pappu and turn on the stove
Cook for 4 minutes; mix well in between
Finally, add sesame oil and turn off the stove
