Gongura Pappu

Gongura Pappu :

Ingredients:

Pigeon Peas – 60gms (1/4Cup)
Gongura (Dekanee Hemp) – 75gms (Leaves Only)
Bengal Gram – 2tsps
Black Gram – 1 1/2tsp
Fenugreek Seeds – 3 Seeds
Mustard Seeds – 1tsp
Salt - To Taste
Turmeric Powder – 1/8tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1tsp
Water - 125ml
Oil – 1Tbsp

Preparations:

Take gongura leaves into a bowl and add water. Wash the leaves well. Finely chop the washed leaves and take them into a bowl. Take dal in a bowl and wash it. Add measured water to the dal. Place the dal bowl and gongura leaves bowl in pressure cooker and cook. After you hear the first whistle of pressure cooker, lower the flame and cook for 15 minutes. Once the pressure of the pressure cooker goes down, remove the bowls and keep them aside.

Method:

Now let us season the dal.

Heat a pan and add oil to it. When oil is hot add fenugreek seeds followed by bengal gram and black gram. Fry stirring, till the seeds start changing color. When the seeds are golden brown in color add mustard seeds and fry till they crackle. To this seasoning now add the cooked leaves, cooked dal and mix well. Then add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and sufficient water (60ml) to get the desired consistency. Mix well and cook for a minute. Stir well and transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot with plain rice.

This dal has a unique flavor. It tastes very good.