Senagapappu Pulusu
Veg
Vegan
Chana dal simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with onions, coconut, and red chillies — a thicker, heartier pulusu eaten with rice or ragi sangati.
Cuisines
Andhra
Telangana
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup | Yellow Split Gram |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Tamarind , pulp |
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2 cups | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1/4 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the yellow split gram thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
- 2 Drain the water and pressure cook the soaked split gram with 1 cup of water until soft but not mushy.
- 3 In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- 4 Once the seeds splutter, add dried red chilies, asafoetida, and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- 6 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the cooked split gram along with its water to the pan.
- 8 Add tamarind pulp, jaggery, and another cup of water. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
- 9 Simmer the pulusu for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Adjust the consistency of the pulusu by adding more or less water as per your preference. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.