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Pesara Pappu Charu
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Pesara Pappu Charu | Hesaru Bele Saaru | Moong Dal Rasam | Pesara Kattu

Easy Pesara Pappu Charu | Hesaru Bele Saaru | Moong Dal Rasam | Pesara Kattu
Course rasam
Cuisine south indian
Keyword Hesaru Bele Saaru, Moong Dal Rasam, Pesara Kattu, Pesara Pappu Charu
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 296kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup moong dal
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tomato cubed
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 chilli slit
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • few curry leaves
  • ¼ cup tamarind extract
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

for tempering

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • pinch hing
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • few curry leaves

Instructions

  • Firstly, in a pressure cooker take 1 cup moong dal and rinse with water.
  • Add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp oil and 2 cup water.
  • Pressure cook for 2 whistles or until the dal softens.
  • Mash the dal slightly to have a creamy consistency.
  • Add 1 tomato, 1 onion, 3 chilli, 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp salt, few curry leaves and ¼ cup tamarind extract.
  • Boil for 7 minutes or until the tomato softens.
  • Further, add 2 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
  • Once the rasam gets to a boil, prepare the tempering by heating 2 tbsp oil and saute 8 cloves garlic.
  • Also add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, pinch hing, 1 dried red chilli and few curry leaves.
  • Splutter the tempering and pour over the chaaru.
  • Add in 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
  • Finally, enjoy Pesara Pappu Charu with hot steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 748IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg