How long does Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)?

½ cup Toor Dal, 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), 2 Green Chilli, 4 Garlic, 1 Onion, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)?

About 489 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)

Name: Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: ½ cup Toor Dal; 2 cup Water; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Urad Dal (whole); ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 Onion, Slices; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 4 Garlic, Crushed

20 min
mild
Serves 3
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Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as Kattu Paruppu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal High protein

Andhra-style kattu pappu is a thin toor dal pressure-cooked with onion and green chilli, with a garlic ghee tempering. Mild, serves 3, 20 minutes, with video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

16 items

3 people

Toor Dal½ cup
Water3 cup
Urad Dal (whole)1 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Onion, Slices1
Salt1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Garlic, Crushed4

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	489kcal	1467kcal
Protein	27g	80g
Carbohydrate	69g	208g
Fat	13g	39g
Fibre	20g	60g
Sugar	1.9g	5.7g

Cookd masalas for toor dal

Method

1
Add the washed toor dal to a pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water. Slowly bring it to a boil.
Toor DalWaterWaterUrad Dal (whole)Turmeric PowderCurry leavesAsafoetidaCoriander LeavesGreen ChilliRed Chilli PowderOnionSaltGheeCuminMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliGarlic
2
Add the slit green chilli, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and onion. Once the water is boiling, close the lid and pressure cook for 6 whistles on a medium heat.
3
Once the pressure has naturally released, open the lid and mash the dal along with adding 1 cup of water to thin out the consistency. Bring the dal to a simmer and add salt.
4
For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small pan. Add the garlic and saute until it starts to turn lightly golden brown. Then add the urad dal and cumin seeds. Once the urad dal is lightly golden, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing and dry red chillies Cook for another 30 seconds before adding it directly to the dal. Mix to combine well.

Before you start

How long does Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kattu Pappu (Andhra style) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)?: ½ cup Toor Dal, 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), 2 Green Chilli, 4 Garlic, 1 Onion, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kattu Pappu (Andhra style)?: About 489 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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ArchApril 2024
urad dal whole is wrongly mentioned as 1 cup. hope I’m right ☺️
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sharvani rajuJune 2024
I think there is a typo in the quantity of urad dal. it shows as 1 cup instead of 1 tsp. please rectify it
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Bernadith SerraJuly 2024
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PradeepaOctober 2024
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DHANAVANDHINI 191May 2024
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