## Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Andhra Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 16 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 46 minutes
**Cuisine:** Andhra
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry):
* 1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
* 3 Green Chillies – or red dry chillies
* 10 cloves Garlic
* 1 Tomato – chopped
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* 6 Curry leaves
* 1 teaspoons Mustard seeds
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry):
1. first wash the dal thoroughly and soak it for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Add the dal, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, green chillies, 6 crushed garlic cloves, turmeric powder and 2 cups of water into a pressure cooker.
3. Place the pressure cooker on a high heat and allow it to cook.
4. When you hear a couple of whistles, turn the heat to low and continue to cook for a couple more whistles.
5. The dal should be cooked well enough to be mashed easily.
6. After 4-5 whistles in all, turn the heat off and allow the pressure to release naturally.
7. When you are able to lift the weight easily and open the lid of the pressure cooker, mash the cooked dal well using a vegetable masher.
8. Add tamarind pulp, salt and the remaining crushed garlic to this and 1 cup water and boil it again till the raw tamarind smell vanishes and the dal thickens.
9. Taste the dal and adjust salt and tamarind levels if needed.
10. The chaaru should be tangy, spicy and garlicy.
11. For tempering, place a tadka ladle on the heat.
12. Add some gheeand warm it up.
13. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
14. Next, add asafoetida and curry leaves and allow them to splutter and crisp up.
15. Pour the tempering over the chaaru and serve with Steamed Rice and a dollop of ghee.
### Tips for the Best Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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