Gongura Pappu

Ingredients

1.Gongura/Red sorrel leaves - 1bunch

2.Toor dhal - 1cup

3.Red chilli powder - 1/2tsp

4.Green chillies - 3-4

5.salt - to taste

6.Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp

7.Onion - 1/2cup(roughly chopped)

8.Tomato - 1(optional)

For seasoning

1.Oil - 2tsp

2.Mustard seeds- 1/4tsp

3.Jeera - 1/4tsp

4.Red chilli -1

5.Hing - 1/8tsp

Method

1.Wash toor dhal with water.To this add Gongura leaves,red chilli powder,green chilies,salt,tomato and turmeric powder and onion.Add 31/2 cups water and pressure cook till the dhal gets cooked well.

2.Remove the lid and mix well.Adjust salt if necessary.

3.In a small pan heat oil for seasoning.Once the is ready,add mustard seeds,jeera,red chilli and hing.Fry till the dhal changes nice color.Mix this seasoning to the dhal and serve with rice.