Pappu Charu ~ Toor dal Rasam ~ Pappu Pulusu

This is a Lentil soup prepared with variety of vegetables with Mashed Toor dal & Tamarind Extract & it is a Mild Sambar with out Sambar powder.It is very tasty & makes everyone mouth watering.I like this very much prepared from one of my aunty "Mani" at Vijayawada.I came to know this item when I am studying Third standard ,even  I didn't like to eat when I mom Prepared for me,I used to like always my Mani Aunty pappu charu.I love her Pappu Charu forever.Today ,I tried for my boy & hubby.They liked it very much and posting it for all of you.

Ingredients:

• Kandipappu/Toor dal-1 cup
• Tamarind- 1 big lemon size (Soak in 2 cups of water & extract the pulp)
• Turmeric powder- a pinch
• Sugar-1tbsp (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Any variety of Vegatables of your choice can be taken and cut in to pieces.(Like Brinjal,Drumstick,potato,Sweet potato,Okra/Ladies fingers,Egg plant,Tomato etc)
• Onions-2 (Cut lengthwise)
• Greenchillies-4no (slit lengthwise)
• Tomato-1 no
• Oil-1tbsp ( this is optional ,Used to saute the veggies in a sauce pan)

For Seasoning:

• Oil-2tbsp
• Mustard seeds-1tsp
• Cumin seeds-tsp
• Curryleaves-2 sprigs
• Garlic -3 cloves (Cut in to small pieces or crush them)
• Red chillies-4no
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

• Clean the dal and pressure cook with 2 cups of water for 3-4 whistles and mash it smooth with the back of the laddle or use a blender / Mixy jar.Set this aside.
• In a separate sauce pan ,add 1 cup of water and cook all the chopped vegetables,Curryleaves  and cook  them on medium heat till they turn soft.Or you can saute them well using 1 tbsp of oil;later add  1 cup of water.
• Now add the mashed dal,Tamarind juice ,Salt,Sugar ,turmeric powder and allow to boil in low flame for 15 minutes.Check the taste & adjust tamarind juice ,salt according to taste while cooking.
• Now take a hard bottomed pan for the seasoning,add oil & heat it.Add crushed garlic,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,red chilies,curry leaves and Hing,allow to splutter.Add this seasoning to Pappu charu.
• Allow to cook for 3 minutes & garnish with the Coriander leaves.
• Tasty ...Tasty Pappu Charu is ready to eat & enjoy  with hot rice with any fry or Chutney as a side dish.

Variation:

• You can cook or make the seasoning with Ghee for kids.
• Try the taste Sprinkling  the Lemon Juice while serving