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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Thotakura Pulusu ~ Authentic Andhra Dal

    Thotakura Pulusu ~ Authentic Andhra Dal

    Published: Feb 4, 2017 · Modified: Aug 16, 2021 by Srivalli · 29 Comments

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    Thotakura Pulusu is a typical Pappu from Andhra made with greens and toor dal. The pressure cooked dal is mashed and tempered with garlic and other seasoning ingredients. As a side dish for steamed rice, this makes a wonderful meal.

    I cooked this from Padma for my Andhra Thali. The entire meal was such a filling and satisfying meal. This is part of the Flavours of India, featuring dishes that are mostly home-cooked and showcases authentic dishes.

    The thali had Chakkara Pongali, Aratikaya Nuvvu Podi Vepudu, Putnala Podi Munakkaya Jeedipappu Masala Kura,

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    Thotakura Pulusu

    How to make Thotakura Pulusu

    Wash the greens and drain the leaves. Roughly chop it. In a pressure cooker, take the greens, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, tamarind, slit green chilies, 1/2 cup water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

    Once the pressure falls, stain away excess water, using a churner, churn it well to a smooth mix. Add the water back, along with salt, simmer till it becomes thick.

    Now, heat cooking oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, crushed garlic, urad dal, cumin seeds, curry leaves and fry till golden. Pour this over the simmering dal.

    Serve with rice.

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    Thotakura Pulusu

    Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Gravies
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    By Diet Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian
    Dish Type South Indian Dals
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For Pressure Cooking

    • 2 cups Amaranth Leaves / Thotakura, finely chopped
    • 2 Tomato finely chopped
    • 1 Onion finely chopped
    • 4 Green Chillies
    • Salt to taste
    • A Pinch Turmeric Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 inch Tamarind

    For Tempering

    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 4 Garlic crushed cloves
    • Curry Leaves few

    Instructions

    How to make Thotakura Pulusu

    • Wash the greens and drain the leaves. Roughly chop it. In a pressure cooker, take the greens, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, tamarind, slit green chillies, 1/2 cup water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    • Once the pressure falls, stain away excess water, using a churner, churn it well to a smooth mix. Add the water back, along with salt, simmer till it becomes thick.
    • Now, heat cooking oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, crushed garlic, urad dal, cumin seeds, curry leaves and fry till golden. Pour this over the simmering dal.
    • Serve with rice.
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    Comments

    1. Kalyani says

      February 06, 2017 at 9:54 am

      lovely thali there, Valli ! Pulls looks good.. is Thotakoora same as 'Arakeerai' in tamil ??

      Reply
    2. Sandhiya says

      February 06, 2017 at 11:59 pm

      Love the entire plate.Simple yet healthy pulusu..i do the same way.

      Reply
    3. Pavani says

      February 07, 2017 at 6:32 am

      That is a very delicious thotakura pulusu Valli. My cousin makes similar pulusu but she also adds peanut and sesame powder to make it thick.

      Reply
    4. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      February 07, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Wow - if I wasn't so far, I would be inviting myself over 🙂 you're lucky I live in a different city!

      Reply
    5. Lord Byron's Kitchen says

      February 07, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Looks wonderfully delicious! I absolutely love dal in any shape or form. I'd eat a big bowl of this and not share with anyone. Hahaha!

      Reply
    6. Marisa @ All Our Way says

      February 07, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      What an interesting recipe. This year one of my resolutions was to try different cuisines. I'm not familiar with Indian cuisine but it looks so tasty! And I really like how you present the dish with the sides along with it.

      Reply
    7. Harini-Jaya R says

      February 08, 2017 at 12:36 am

      Love this thotakoora pulusu Valli. I add sesame powder to the pulusu.

      Reply
    8. strawberryblondiekitchen says

      February 08, 2017 at 1:30 am

      WOW does this dish look packed with flavor! It looks hearty and comforting! This is a dish my husband and I would love served with rice.

      Reply
    9. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

      February 08, 2017 at 2:23 am

      I've never actually heard of thotakura pulusu but the seasonings in this dish sound delicious. I love learning about new dishes and I'm sure this would be great served over a bowl of rice.

      Reply
    10. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

      February 08, 2017 at 3:57 am

      I've never heard of this, but it looks and sounds amazing! I don't feel like cooking dinner tonight- I wish I could pull this from the computer screen! haha

      Reply
    11. themondaybox says

      February 08, 2017 at 6:40 am

      My husband and I enjoy many Indian foods and the wonderful spices used in Indian cooking. There are so many special spices that Indian cooking can be a bit intimidating to foreigners, I think. It is intimidating to me, anyway! 😉 Thank you for sharing this recipe with the helpful photographs. When trying something new, it is so helpful to be able to see what each step should look like!

      Reply
    12. The Recipe Nomad says

      February 08, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      I'm always so impressed with Indian dishes! So full of unique ingredients and flavor! Where do I get the leaves from?

      Reply
      • Srivalli says

        February 09, 2017 at 10:06 am

        Thanks..You could try your Indian Stores for these greens. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Rajani says

      February 08, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      I use spinach and add 1/4 cup green gram (moong) Dal and prepare the same way. Instant pot makes it a whole lot easier

      Reply
    14. spiffycookie says

      February 08, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      I've never heard of this dish but I love everything in it so I'm sure I'd love it.

      Reply
    15. Alicia Taylor at Taylorlife.com says

      February 09, 2017 at 12:24 am

      This makes me wish I had a pressure cooker. My husband loves Dal. I haven't ever seen it with greens in it though. Looks very good.

      Reply
    16. ManilaSpoon says

      February 09, 2017 at 1:46 am

      Who needs the meat when this Thotakura Pulusu sounds absolutely yummy! I would definitely love this with rice!

      Reply
    17. Priya Suresh says

      February 09, 2017 at 4:28 am

      Such a fingerlicking pulusu, makes me hungry already.

      Reply
    18. Molly Kumar says

      February 09, 2017 at 4:46 am

      Now this is a new recipe for me using Amaranth leaves. We usually make a stir fry with them but will have to try your version soon.

      Reply
    19. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 09, 2017 at 6:14 am

      I love making different recipes with spinach and Andhra style recipes are always something we love. The whole thali is so tempting.

      Reply
    20. Gayathri Kumar says

      February 09, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      It has been a while since I used mathu to mash greens. It is far better than the mixer. Your pulusu looks delicious and what a great spread!

      Reply
    21. GiselleR says

      February 10, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      And all of a sudden I have a giant curry craving that I won't be able to satisfy until I get home from work this evening. Here's to hoping the day flies by so I can make this ASAP!

      Reply
    22. preeti garg says

      March 01, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Amarnath leaves are very healthy greens and addition of lentil makes more healthy and perfect for lunch meal/

      Reply
    23. Amara says

      March 04, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Such a healthy and delicious pulusu.

      Reply
    24. priya vijay says

      March 10, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      i love the heavenly combination of dals & greens. looks yumm

      Reply
    25. themadscientistskitchen says

      March 13, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Love it absolutely.

      Reply
    26. Priya Srinivasan says

      March 21, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Simple and comforting pulusu! The thali looks scrumptious!!

      Reply
    27. Nilu says

      August 01, 2017 at 6:21 am

      do you use any toor dal in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Srivalli says

        August 01, 2017 at 7:22 am

        No, Nilu. This is without any dal, if you are familiar with Tamil Keerai Masiyal, its same as that.

        Reply

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