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Soak the dal and chop vegetables
Wash the dal until water comes clean and soak in water for 1 hour. Meanwhile, chop tomatoes, onions, ginger and ridge gourd.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories82.2 kcal
- Carbs9.1 g (36.5 kcal)
- Protein3.4 g (13.7 kcal)
- Fats3.6 g (32.0 kcal)
Beerakaya Pappu recipe
Beerakaya Pappu is a good source of copper, vitamin E and an excellent source of vitamin D. It helps boost immunity and improve heart health.
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
Red gram dal
60 Grams
Ridge gourd
100 Grams
Tomato ripe local
50 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
10 Grams
Curry leaves
10 Grams
Onion big
50 Grams
Asafoetida
2 Grams
Cumin seeds
2.5 Grams
Turmeric powder
2.5 Grams
Mustard seeds
2.5 Grams
Rice bran oil
1 Table Spoon
Salt
2.5 Grams
Water
200 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Instructions
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Pressure cook dal with vegetables and spices
Now, transfer the dal into a pressure cooker. Add water, ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, onions, green chilies, turmeric powder, salt, and curry leaves. Pressure cook to 4 whistles. Add ridge gourd and pressure cook to one whistle.
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Top with tempering and serve
Heat oil in a deep shallow pan. Add mustard seeds and saute until they start to splutter. Mix in asafoetida, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Mix this tempering in the dal. Transfer dal into serving bowls and serve.
Nutrition Label
Beerakaya Pappu
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories82.2 kcal
- Carbs9.1 g
- Fiber2.6 g
- Sugar1.1 g
- Protein3.4 g
- Fat3.6 g
- Saturated fat0.7 g
- Mono unsaturated fat1.3 g
- Poly unsaturated fat1.2 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium198.0 mg
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Beerakaya Pappu | Tamatar dal | Thakkali Parippu | Thakkali Paruppu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82.2 kcal | 75.3 kcal | 75.3 kcal | 75.3 kcal |
| Carbs | 9.1 g | 9.4 g | 9.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 3.4 g | 3.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.6 g | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Sugar | 1.1 g | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 201.8 mg | 201.8 mg | 201.8 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
