Lemon Dal [Thoor Dal with Lemon] Recipe/Nimmakaya Pappu Recipe/How to make Lemon Dal with step by step photos

Lemon Dal/Nimmakaya pappu is a very special, simple to make delicious and comforting dal. It is a very popular and a common dish prepared in AndhraPradesh –South India. This simple yet delectable lemon dal is tangy and perfectly balanced with the addition of green chillies and red chillies.

Here’s how to make Lemon Dal with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Thoor dal/Thuvaram paruppu	1 cup
Lemon juice	2 tbsp or from whole lemon
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Water	3 cups
Salt	As needed

For Tempering

Oil	1 tsp
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Urad dal	½ tsp
Dry red chillies	3-4
Green chillies	2 finely chopped
Asafoetida	One pinch
Curry leaves	8-10

Prepatation Time: 5 minutes                              Recipe Category: Dal Varieties, Lunch
Cooking time: 15 minutes                                     Recipe Cuisine: South India

Serves: 4
Author: Priya Anandakumar

Method

Wash the thoor dal atleast two to three times. Soak dal for atleast 15 minutes for faster cooking.

Pressure cook the thoor dal with three cups of water and turmeric powder for three whistles or until soft.

After the steam releases add about a cup of water and mash the dal. Add lemon juice, salt and mix really well.

Heat oil in a kadai, splutter mustard seeds, then add cumin seeds, urad, dry red chillies, green chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves and fry for 20 to 30 seconds and switch off the stove.

Add the tempering to the dal and mix thoroughly.

Delicious, comforting and healthy dal is ready to be enjoyed.

Suggestions:

Adjust the amount of water for the required consistency.

Add more lemon juice according to your taste.

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