Thotakura Pappu Recipe (Toor Dal with Amaranth Leaves)

Step 1: To begin making the Thotakura Pappu Recipe, we will add all the ingridients like dal, chopped amaranth leaves,onion, tomato, turmeric powder and salt in a pressure cooker

Step 2: Add about 2 cups of water and pressure cook for atleast 4 whistle

Step 3: Once done allow the pressure to release naturally and open the lid

Step 4: Mash the dal and mix well with the cooked leaves

Step 5: To temper, heat oil in a small kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal and sprinkle hing allow it to splutter for few seconds

Step 6: Add curry leaves and dry red chillies and allow them to crackle for few seconds and pour this hot tadka over the dal and mix well

Step 7: Check for salt and serve hot

Step 8: Serve the Thotakura Pappu Recipe with steamed rice, Andhra Style Kakarakaya Vepudu Recipe to make it a complete meal