Tomato Dal
Tomato pappu is a classic South Indian lentil dish known for its simplicity and rich tomato flavor. This recipe involves cooking red lentils to a creamy consistency and blending them with tangy tomatoes, creating a comforting and aromatic dal. It's a staple comfort food in South Indian households. Pair with steamed Rice
Ingredients
- 70 g Toor Dal (washed)
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 Green Chilli (remove stem)
- 0.25 tsp Turmeric
- 10 Curry Leaves (washed)
- 5 cloves Garlic (peeled)
- 3 g Ginger (peeled)
- 1 piece Dried Red Chilli (remove stem)
- 3 pieces Tomato (cut into two)
- 1.5 tsp Kashmiri Mirch
- 0.5 tsp Hing
- 0.5 tsp Coriander powder
- 0.5 tbsp Tamarind Paste
- 4 stems Coriander Leaves (minced)
- Salt to taste
- 420 g Water
Instructions
Add initial ingredients to jar
Add ghee, mustard seeds, green chili, turmeric, curry leaves, garlic, ginger, and dried red chili to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Select sauté mode at 110°C for 30 seconds with automatic stirring.
The device will now sauté aromatics
The Upliance 2.0 will automatically sauté the aromatics. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes at 95°C with automatic stirring.
Add spices and dal
Add Kashmiri Mirch, Hing, Coriander powder, Tamarind paste, and the pre-pressure cooked dal and water to The Upliance 2.0 jar. The device will now simmer the mixture at 95°C for 20 minutes with automatic stirring.
The Tomato Dal is ready
Garnish with minced coriander leaves. The Upliance 2.0 will automatically stir for the final 5 minutes, then the dish is ready to serve.
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