Sugar-Free Tomato Pappu

Savor the comforting, homestyle flavors of Sugar-Free Tomato Pappu, a velvety South Indian lentil dish bursting with tangy, spicy, and aromatic goodness. This wholesome recipe features toor dal (split pigeon peas) simmered to perfection with ripe tomatoes, zesty tamarind pulp, and a vibrant medley of traditional tempering ingredients like mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Completely sugar-free and packed with plant-based protein, this dish is a nutritious delight that comes together in just 40 minutes. Perfect for pairing with steamed rice or enjoyed as a standalone soup, it's an ideal choice for anyone seeking a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp
• 2 whole Green chilies
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 whole Dry red chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
• 3 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the toor dal thoroughly in water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed toor dal, 2 cups of water, and turmeric powder. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles, or until the dal is soft and mushy. Set aside.

Step 3

Dice the tomatoes and slit the green chilies lengthwise. Grate or finely chop the ginger.

Step 4

In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and allow them to splutter.

Step 6

Add the cumin seeds, dry red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 7

Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, and ginger to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften.

Step 8

Add the tamarind pulp and 1 cup of water to the pan. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 9

Mash the cooked toor dal and add it to the pan. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 10

Add salt and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice or as a standalone lentil soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1383.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	983.4

Total Fat 20.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2446.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.6mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 4044.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.0%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 62.4%