Andhra Special Gongura Dal Recipe
This Andhra special Gongura dal has the perfect balance of tanginess and earthiness, making it an absolute must-try!
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 102kcal
Cost 18
Ingredients
- ½ cup Toor Dal (Yellow split Pigeon peas)
- 2 cup Gongura leaves (chopped)
- ¼ cup Onions (chopped)
- ½ cup Tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1-2 pcs Red dry chilies
- 1 pc Bay leaf
- 2 tsp Red chili powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 2 tsp Garlic (minced)
- If reqd Water
Instructions
- Add the Yellow split Pigeon peas along with the gongura leaves, onions, tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt to a pressure cooker and pressure cook until the dal is completely cooked and turns soft.½ cup Toor Dal, 2 cup Gongura leaves, ¼ cup Onions, ½ cup Tomatoes, ½ tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Salt
- Next, heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and bay leaf. Saute.1 tsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 1 tsp Mustard seeds, 1-2 pcs Red dry chilies, 1 pc Bay leaf
- Add the powdered spices next and saute.2 tsp Red chili powder, 2 tsp Coriander powder, 1 tsp Cumin powder
- Next, add the minced garlic and saute.2 tsp Garlic, If reqd Water
- Add the pressure cooked lentils to the spice mix next and mix well.
- Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Serving | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1706IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg