Amla Dal / Usirikaya Pappu

On cold winter days, amla dal provides a warm and soothing comfort to the tounge and the soul. Indulge in this healthy, tasty and nutritious dal which is also easy to prepare.

Amla Dal/ Usirikaya Pappu

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 4-5 Amla Deseeded and Cut
• ½ cup Soaked Toor Dal
• ½ tsp Turmeic Powder
• 5-6 Green Chillies
• as needed Salt
• as per consistency Water

For Tempering

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2-3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Corriander Seeds
• ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 2 Red Chillies
• Curry Leaves

Equipment

• 1 Pressure cooker

Method

 

1. Soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes. In a pressure cooker , add oil and amla and saute them for a minute.
2. Add in the soaked dal along with the water. Add turmeric and green chillies.
3. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Once the pressure is released, open and mash the dal.
4. Add salt and water according to your consistency
5. Now, heat a pan and add the galric and tempering seeds. Let them splutter and add curry leaves.
6. Once the curry leaves turn aromatic, pour in the mashed dal and enjoy.