Totakura pappu with Moong dal

Ingredients :

• Totakura(Amaranth) leaves -2 cups
• Moong dal -1 cup
• Tamarind extract or a small sized lemon
• Red chillie (break into pieces) -1
• Green chillies-2
• Garlic cloves-2
• Onion-1
• Oil-1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds-1tsp
• Jeera -1 tsp

Method :

Wash Totakura leaves and Moong dal thoroughly with water and put them in the pressure cooker

After 3 whistles turn off the stove. Place them in a vessel and mash well. Add tamarind juice and bring it to boil. Season with mustard seeds,jeera, red chilli pieces, garlic, onion, green chilli slices. Mix well Add some coriander leaves for good taste.

If you don't like to add tamarind juice, add lemon juice after cooking just for that hint of tanginess.