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Tomato Pappu

Also known as Paruppu, Andhra Style Tomato Pappu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalLow fatGluten-free

Total30 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
Per serving261 cal
Spicenot spicy

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Tomato Pappu

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Andhra tomato pappu of toor dal pressure-cooked with tomato and green chilli, with a ghee and garlic tempering. Serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

100% would make this again11 cooks

Ingredients

15 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • WaterWater2 cup
  • OnionOnion, Slices1
  • GarlicGarlic, Crushed3
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • GheeGhee1 tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic4 cloves
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds1 tsp
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • Urad Dal (split)Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander LeavesFor Garnish
  • TomatoTomato5
  • Toor DalToor Dal1 cup
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Large Cubes2

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy261kcal1044kcal
Protein13g54g
Carbohydrate40g160g
Fat5.6g22g
Fibre10g41g
Sugar4.6g18g

Cookd masalas for tomato

Method

  1. 1

    Wash your toor dal and let it soak in water. While it's soaking, you can get started on slicing the onion and chopping the tomato. Add the dal to a pressure cooker along with the water, the chopped vegetables, slit green chillies and crushed garlic. Turn the flame on. Add the turmeric powder along with the red chilli powder and allow it to come to a boil. Once its boiling, close the lid and allow it to cook for 2 whistles on medium high flame and 2 whistles on a low flame. Once the pressure has released naturally, open the lid and give it a stir

    WaterOnionGarlicTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderTomatoToor DalGreen Chilli

  2. 2

    For the tempering, first add crushed garlic to ghee and allow it to become fragrant. Then add the urad dal, and mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds have popped, add the cumin seeds and curry leaves, and turn the flame off to prevent any burning. Add the tempering to the dal and mix to incorporate

    GheeGarlicMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesUrad Dal (split)Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Tomato Pappu take?
30 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Tomato Pappu serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tomato Pappu vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tomato Pappu spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Tomato Pappu?
5 Tomato, 1 cup Toor Dal, 1 Onion, 3 Garlic, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Pappu?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Tomato Pappu?
About 261 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes
  • S

    sharvani rajuApril 2026

    super tasty and so easy to make 🥰

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    YashuJuly 2025

    I added little tamarind juice, turned out very well 🤩

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    Priya DharshiniFebruary 2025

    🌝👍🏽🫡🙏🏽

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