Beerakaya Pappu is a traditional dal from Andhra made with Ridge gourd and lentils. This is a comfort dal served with steamed rice along with Avakaya Pickle.
Course Lunch Box, Main Dish – Gravies
Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
Keyword Diabetic diet
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
Occasion Lunch Box
By Diet Healthy Recipes
Dish Type Andhra Pappu
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
For the Dal
3/4cupToor Dal
1/4cupSplit Yellow Moong Dal
2medium Tomatoes
1small Onion
2.5cupsRidge Gourd / Beerakaya
2inchTamarind
A Pinch Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste
For Tempering
1/2tspMustard Seeds
1tspCumin Seeds
1SprigCurry Leaves
Handful Coriander Leaves
2 to 3 Green Chilies
3 to 4Dry Red Chilies
A PinchAsafeotida/Hing
2tspCooking Oil
Instructions
For Dal
Wash and prep the ridge gourd.
Wash and take the lentils in a pressure cooker,
Add chopped ridge gourd, tomatoes, onions, tamarind, and turmeric powder.
Add enough water and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles
When the pressure falls down, gently mash it for few times.
For tempering
Heat a pan with oil, temper with cumin, mustard, green chilies, red chilies, curry leaves, and hing.
Saute well and then add the mashed dal, add water if required, coriander leaves and bring to a boil.