Dosakaya Pappu (Lemon Cucumber Dal)

Pappu (Dal) - In a pressure cooker, take a cup Kandi Pappu (Toor Dal), a cubed Dosakaya (Lemon Cucumber), a chopped Onion, a chopped Tomato, Big pinch of Turmeric Powder, 2-3 Slit Green Chillies, ½ tsp chopped Ginger (optional) and Salt to taste. Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook upto 3 whistles.

Popu - Heat 2 tsp of Oil in a heavy pan, splutter 1 tsp of Mustards Seeds, ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds, 3-4 Crushed Garlic Cloves, 2 Dry Red Chillis, 4-5 Curry Leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds. Remove from heat and add it to the pressure-cooked dal and mix.

Cook on slow to medium flame for a few minutes till you get the desired consistency. Serve with white rice.