Strawberry Pappu Recipe | Andhra Style Strawberry Dal Recipe | Gluten Free and VeganRecipe

Hi Supermoms,

It is a wet and cold day in Delhi. It has been raining since morning and I got into my kitchen reluctantly, in no mood to cook. My refrigerator also did not have fresh vegetables as I did not do my vegetable shopping for the week. I could see just two small boxes of freshest strawberries.  

Cold day demands soothing and comforting food, right? I decided that I will make an Andhra pappu as all of us love it. Thats when I thought why not use the strawberries and give it a twist. I have earlier done the Strawberry Kara Kuzhambu, Strawberry Chutney, Strawberry Rasam, Strawberry Gothsu, the recipes of which I have shared with you all. Why not Strawberry Pappu?

So, here is the tasty and wholesome recipe using strawberries - Strawberry Pappu. All you need is season's freshest strawberries and green chillies. I have added garlic but you can skip it, if you are not a big fan. 

If you have boiled the pigeon peas, the entire dish can be made within ten minutes. Serve it with hot rice and ghee. Fire roasted papad or appalam is a great accompaniment. 

Perfect for your weekday lunch or dinner. This Andhra dal is a winner . After enjoying the Strawberry Pappu, my daughter shared " Amma, you love strawberries , no?". 

Strawberry Pappu Recipe | Andhra Style Strawberry Dal Recipe :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 15-20 minutes

Serves : 2

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients : 

1/2 cup pigeon peas /arhar dal/tuvar dal

pinch of turmeric 

2 cups water 

5 large strawberries ( roughly chopped)

2-3 green chillies (roughly chopped) adjust according to the spice levels)

2 dry red chillies

2 garlic pods ( peeled and crushed)

2 teaspoons oil 

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 

1 sprig curry leaves 

salt to taste

For garnish :

1 strawberry ( finely chopped)

1 small green chilli ( finely chopped)

finely chopped cilantro  

juice of half lemon ( small size)

Method :

1. Wash the dal and pressure cook with 2 cups of water upto 3 whistles and switch off.

Note : Add pinch of turmeric to the water before cooking.

2. Whisk the dal well and set it aside.

3. Heat a pan/kadai with oil and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

4. Add the crushed garlic, red chillies, green chillies and the chopped strawberries.

5. Cook over low flame for just 2-3 minutes.

6. Add the whisked dal and salt.

7. Cook for just 2 minutes and switch off .

8. Squeeze lemon juice and garnish with fresh strawberries. 

Your super delicious Strawberry Pappu is now ready to be served along with rice or your choice of flat breads. 

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom