Simple Cauliflower Pappu

Today I am blogging about a simple but delicious pappu (daal) made with cauliflower. This is an ultimate comfort food for any day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Toor Daal (Kandi Pappu)
• ½ cup Cauliflower Florets, finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped into pieces
• 2 or 3 Green Chilies, cut into small pieces
• A pinch of Turmeric Powder
• A pinch of Asafetida (Inguva, Hing)
• Some Cilantro Leaves
• Salt as required

For Tempering/Seasoning:

• ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
• ¼ tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Oil

Preparation:

Pressure-cook toor dal until 3-4 whistles.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a bowl/pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add cumin seeds.

Then add cauliflower + tomato + green chilies, pour little water and leave it on medium flame until the veggies cook well.

When the veggies become soft, add the cooked toor dal and mix well. To this add turmeric powder + hing and mix well. Add little more water, if needed.

Finally add cilantro + salt and mix well. When dal comes to a boil, turn off the flame.

Transfer the cooked dal to a serving bowl and enjoy. It goes well with rice/chapathi.

On a Different Note:

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