## Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves) (Andhra Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Andhra Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes

**Cuisine:** Andhra
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves):

* 1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
* 1 cup Green Amaranth Leaves – chopped
* 1 Onion – sliced
* 1 Tomato – chopped
* 4 cloves Garlic
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* Sunflower Oil

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves):

1. we will add all the ingridients like dal, chopped amaranth leaves,onion, tomato, turmeric powder and salt in a pressure cooker.
2. Add about 2 cups of water and pressure cook for atleast 4 whistle.
3. Once done allow the pressure to release naturally and open the lid.
4. Mash the dal and mix well with the cooked leaves.
5. To temper, heat oil in a small kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal and sprinkle hing allow it to splutter for few seconds.
6. Add curry leaves and dry red chillies and allow them to crackle for few seconds and pour this hot tadka over the dal and mix well.
7. Check for salt and serve hot.
8. Serve the Thotakura Pappu Recipe with steamed rice, Andhra Style Kakarakaya Vepudu Recipe to make it a complete meal.

### Tips for the Best Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves) recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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