Andhra Style Tomato Pappu

     Its been my looooonnnngggg time plan to try Andhra style “Tomato Pappu” but somehow i was keep on postponing. After so many postponing attempt, it was "The Day" to try this lipsmacking tomato pappu. It was a big hit with my family members including the little one. With this note, happily sharing my most favorite simple and delicious “Tomato Pappu”.

ALL YOU NEED:

Toor Dhall	3/4 cup
Chopped Onion	1 No.
Chopped Tomato	2 Nos.
Coriander Leaf	To Garnish
Green Chilly	5 Nos.
Cumin Seeds	1/4 spoon
Curry Leaf	5 Nos.
Mustard	1 spoon
Garlic	3 Nos.
Ghee	5 spoons
Oil	2 spoons
Salt	To Taste

METHOD:
     Pressure cook toor dhall and let it sit for a while. Heat some ghee generously and oil in a pan. Add mustard, cumin seeds, hing, and crushed garlic, give a stir. Now add chopped green chilies. Saute it for a min. Add chopped onion, do sauteing for 2 mins. Now add medium sized well ripe chopped tomato. Saute it until it becomes mushy. Now pour cooked toor dhall, mix well until it coats well with tomato mixture. Add some water and salt. Let it cook for sometime. Once the raw smell goes off, add fresh curry leaf and coriander leaf and give a quick stir and put off the flame by adding a dollop of ghee. Serve hot with steamed rice and Potato fry.

-Sangeetha Nambi