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Gongura pappu recipe | Andhra pappu | Gongura dal

By swasthi , on May 26, 2019, 10 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Gongura pappu is one of the delicious pappu recipe from Andhra cuisine. Red sorrel leaves are called as gongura in telugu. Dal and gongura cooked together makes this tangy dal gongura pappu. It is served with plain rice, ghee, pickle and papad or its variations. It can also be served with phulka or any rotti like ragi roti or multi grain roti.

gongura pappu

Gongura is said to be rich in iron and other minerals, hence it is often used by many in various dishes. Few other gongura recipes from andhra cuisine are

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gongura chicken
gongura chicken fry
gongura mutton
gongura pickle
gongura pachadi
pulihora.

gongura leaves swasthis recipes

There are different ways of making gongura pappu. A quick and easy method is to cook together gongura, pappu, onion and chili . Add salt and mash everything well and season it.

Another method is to cook dal separately till soft. Cook gongura separately and then mix both. Add the poppu or seasoning.

The third method which i have shared in the step by photos is the way i like to make, since gongura is not overcooked, gongura pappu tastes very good this way and the nutrients are also retained. The dal is also more flavorful this way.

How to make gongura pappu recipe

1. Pluck gongura, add them to a large bowl filled with salted water. Leave it for a while for the mud or dirt to settle down at the bottom. Rinse several times in fresh water and drain them.

washing red sorrel leaves for gongura pappu

2. Wash dal and cook with 2 cups water till fully cooked.

pressure cooking gongura pappu

3. I pressure cook for one whistle in a pressure pan. Some cookers require 2 to 3 whistles to cook dal well.

two to three whistles for gongura pappu

4. I like to mash the dal to smooth. If you like coarse dal, just leave it. But make sure dal has cooked well.

mashing dal for gongura pappu
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5. Add chopped gongura, slit chilies, turmeric and onions.

making andhra pappu recipe using gongura

6. Cook until gongura is completely cooked.

cooking andhra pappu

7. Add ghee or oil to a pan and heat up on a medium heat. Allow cumin , mustard to splutter. Then add red chilies, curd chilies (optional), garlic, curry leaves and hing. Saute until the curry leaves turn crisp.

sesasoning with ghee for gongura pappu
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8. Add it to dal.

Delicious gongura pappu ready in minutes

Serve gongura pappu with rice or phulka.

gongura pappu ready to serve with rice

More andhra pappu recipes on this blog,
mamidikaya pappu
tomato pappu
sorakaya pappu
palakura pappu
beerakaya pappu
gummadikaya pappu

Recipe of gongura pappu below

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Gongura pappu recipe | Andhra pappu recipe | Gongura dal

Gongura pappu recipe is one of the everyday foods from andhra cuisine where red sorrel leaves are cooked with lentils
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • ¾ cup dal / kandhi pappu (can use half moong dal and tur dal)
  • 1 cup gongura leaves chopped (measured after chopping)
  • 1 onion medium
  • 1 green chili slit (optional)
  • 1 pinch turmeric

Seasoning

  • Oil or ghee as needed
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp mustard
  • Red chili broken
  • Pinch hing
  • 1 to 2 garlic pods
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • Salt as needed
  • Curd chilies few (optional)
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Instructions

  • Wash dal and cook with 2 cups of water until smooth or for 2 to 3 whistles.
  • Soak gongura leaves in salted water for some time. Wash them and drain aside.
  • When the pressure goes off, open the lid and mash the dal if you desire smooth dal. Else skip mashing th dal if you prefer coarse dal.
  • Chop gongura finely, slice onions, slit chilli and add them to the dal along with salt.
  • Cook until the leaves are fully cooked.
  • Heat a pan with ghee or oil. Add cumin, mustard, garlic and red chili, curd chili. when the spices begin to splutter, add curry leaves and hing. Switch off the stove and pour this to the dal. you can set aside the curd chilies. Garnish just before serving to keep the crunch.

method 2 of making gongura pappu

  • Cook dal, onions, chili and gongura together with 2 1/2 cups water for 2 to 3 whistles.
  • Season gongura pappu with seasoning ingredients.
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Notes

The proportion of dal to gongura used depends on how sour the leaves are. Judge how much to use. The proportions mentioned in the recipe suit our taste buds. Using too much of gongura can make the dal very sour.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Gongura pappu recipe | Andhra pappu recipe | Gongura dal
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
Sodium 45mg2%
Potassium 383mg11%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 335IU7%
Vitamin C 21.2mg26%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Sami says

    October 15, 2019

    5 stars
    Thank you swati fr such a lovely recipes..when i have to impress someone with food my hand directly goes to ur recipes online n am showered with compliments…ur homemade pizza is my kids n whole my appartments kids fvt Now.. kids ask for tht often… Thank you so much

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    • swasthi says

      October 18, 2019

      Hi Sami
      You are welcome. So glad to know! Yes this is my kids’ favorite too and they no more want to eat pizza out!
      Thank you so much!
      🙂

      Reply
  3. Neelam says

    May 14, 2018

    5 stars
    Awesome recipes as always. I always wanted to ask this question that how do you manage to get the ingredients in Singapore because some time even I don’t get the ingredients in India Hyderabad. please reply and from which place?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 14, 2018

      Hi Neelam
      Thank you. Glad to know you like the recipes. Most ingredients for preparing Indian foods are available in Singapore. We do have Indian markets, lot of grocery stores and supermarkets exclusively used for Indian foods.
      🙂

      Reply
      • Neelam says

        May 22, 2018

        5 stars
        Thank you. That’s nice. 😊

        Reply
  4. Neelam says

    May 14, 2018

    5 stars
    Awesome recipes as always. I always wanted to ask this question that how you manage to get all the ingredients in Singapore because some time even I am unable to get sum vegetables in Hyderabad. Plz reply.and which place from.

    Reply
  5. Prasanna says

    October 19, 2015

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing the healthy way to make gongura pappu. Tasty and nice

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    • swasthi says

      October 19, 2015

      Welcome Prasanna

      Reply
  6. Babi says

    July 28, 2015

    5 stars
    Thanks very tasty

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    • swasthi says

      July 28, 2015

      Welcome

      Reply

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