Last updated on December 27th, 2017
Methi pappurecipe is a classic Dal recipe from Andra using fresh methi leaves and pigeon peas (Toor dal). Methi pappu is one of my absolute comfort foods,I just love fresh methi leaves that too tender ones. When ever I get hold of fresh looking methi leaves,I prepare various dishes with them and this methi pappu will be featured for sure :). It is amazing that how the humble daily pantry ingredients along with methi leaves transform into a warm soul satisfying dish in this methi pappu recipe. There are many variations out there for this recipe and the one I am blogging now uses tamarind as souring agent.A warm bowl of this dal along with freshly steamed rice and a dollop of ghee is what I call bliss 🙂 Of course you have this methi pappu with rotis too.
More recipes with methi goodness- Aloo methi sandwich, methi poori, aloo methi pulao
How to make menthi pappu recipe-step by step.
1.Pressure cook toor dal until very soft and mushy.
2.Wash the methi leaves thoroughly and drain.
3. Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a kadai and temper with mustard,urad dal,cumin seeds,curry leaves,red chilli and green chilli.
4.Add the sliced onions and saute till translucent.
5.Add the chopped tomatoes and saute till it gets cooked and mushy.
6.Add the washed methi leaves and saute till the leaves wilt.
7.Add chilli powder,turmeric powder and mix well.
8.Add the tamarind extract and let it boil for 3-5 minutes.Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a full boil.
9 .Now add the mashed dal and mix well. Add 1/2 more cup of water and salt. Boil until the dal thickens.
10. Serve methi pappu hot with rice/roti.

- 3/4 cup toor dal
- 1 cup fresh methi leaves tightly packed
- 1 onion sliced thin
- 1 Tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup thick tamarind extract
- To temper:
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 dried red chillies
- 2 green chillies
- 10-12 curry leaves
- Pressure cook toor dal until very soft and mushy.
- Wash the methi leaves thoroughly and drain.
- Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a kadai and temper with mustard,urad dal,cumin seeds,curry leaves,red chilli and green chilli.
- Add the sliced onions and saute till translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and saute till it gets cooked and mushy.
- Add the washed methi leaves and saute till the leaves wilt.
- Add chilli powder,turmeric powder and mix well.
- Add the tamarind extract and let it boil for 3-5 minutes.Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a full boil.
- Now add the mashed dal and mix well. Add 1/2 more cup of water and salt. Boil until the dal thickens.
- Serve methi pappu hot with rice/roti.
1. I highly recommend to use sesame oil in this recipe
2.Pressure cook the dal very well and make sure it is smooth and mushy.
3. Instead of tamarind you can add lemon juice towards the end.
I hav been making a lot of dal recently, as it is s cheap and comforting.
Easy and tasty recipe