Chukkakura Pappu

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Ingredients

	1/2 cup	Toor Dal
	2 cups	Sorrel Leaf , chopped
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	2 pieces	Green Chili , slit
	1/4 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 tablespoon	Ghee or oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 cups	Water
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, chopped chukkakura, onions, tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
3. 3 Pour in 2 cups of water and mix well.
4. 4 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat.
5. 5 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
6. 6 In a small pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
7. 7 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
8. 8 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
9. 9 Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.