Blogging Marathon# 32: Letter M
Theme: A-Z Dishes from Andhra Pradesh
Dish: M for Menthi kura Pappu
Letter M stands for fruits & veggies like Mamidikaya/ Mamidi pandu (mango), Menthikura (fenugreek leaves) etc. For today’s post, I made a simple dal with Menthikura. I planted methi in my container garden and used it to make this tasty dal. Methi is probably the easiest to grow, sow some methi (fenugreek seeds) and within a week you have tiny methi leaves growing.
Pappu or dal is the main source of protein in our diet and is made almost everyday. This is a very basic recipe and any greens can be used instead of methi.
- 2 cups Menthi kura (Methi) - chopped
- ½ cup Kandi pappu (Toor dal/ split red gram)
- 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida (hing)
- 2 chilies Green - slit
- 8 - 10 Curry leaves
- to taste Salt
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 - 3 chilies Dry red
- Pressure cook toor dal with a pinch of turmeric until very soft.
- Heat 2tsp oil in a medium saucepan, add mustard seeds,cumin seeds and red chilies; once the seeds start to splutter add the chopped methi leaves and cook covered until they are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add tamarind paste, asafoetida (hing), turmeric and salt. Simmer for 5-7 minutes for the flavors to mingle.
- Next add the cooked dal, green chilies, curry leaves and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or rotis. I served with rice and kakarakaya podi kura.
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Previously on A-Z Vegetarian Dishes of Andhra Pradesh:
A for Aava Pettina Aratikaya Kura
B for Bagara Baingan
C for Chimmiri
D for Dosakaya Pachadi
E for Erra Gummadikaya Pulusu
F for Firni
G for Gongura Pulihora
H for Haleem/ Vegetarian Haleem
I for Iguru/ Vankaya-Senagapappu Iguru
J for Jonna Pindi Kudumulu
K for Kakarakaya Podi Kura
L for Lauju/ Laskora (Kobbari Lauju)
Niloufer Riyaz
delicious n healthy pappu!
Manjula Bharath
wow very very flavorful dal and super comforting !! 🙂 looks so delicious dear !!
PJ
A bunch of fenugreek leaves at the farmers market now costs Rs.15!We grow it at home though.Nice to see your pot of fenugreek leaves Pavani.And the dhal ,am sure, is absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Sapana Behl
Methi and dal is always a favorite for us . Yours looks yummy !
Priya Suresh
Such a delicious,comforting, thick pappu that too with homegrown methis, fantastic dish.
Lubna Karim
I am enjoying this series…..this is one of my favorite dal recipe…..
srikars kitchen
Healthy dal…looks yummy..
vaishali sabnani
This curry looks comforting and healthy and I like your methi plant..looks so refreshing…I too plant the greens regularly in the backyard.
Srivalli
Such a delicious looking dal Pavani..I try to make this at least once every week..very nice pictures..
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
looks so creamy and luscious
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
looks so creamy and luscious
Gayathri's Cook Spot
Delicious curry Pavani. And I love that pot of fresh methi leaves…
Sandhya Karandikar
Your photos are wonderful. This is my favourite Dal.
rajani
I knew this recipe would be there! Nice one..
Suma Gandlur
Comforting and flavorful pappu.
Nivedhanams Sowmya
hearty and healthy bowl of goodness!!!Sowmya
preeti garg
Look so yumm and healthy meal.
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi
My favorite dal..very inviting pictures.
veena krishnakumar
This is something like the mudhe palya which we do…lovely clicks!!1
sexyeatz
Fenugreek leaves, 0.5 ounce. Native to south Asia and southeastern Europe, Fenugreek Leaves come from a sturdy annual. Ready to use, it can be added to recipes as needed or simply used as a garnish. Associated with Indian cuisine, fenugreek leaves are typically used in meat curries, chutney and vegetable dishes. Store in a cool, dry place