How to cook tomato dal/lentils with tomato without pressure cooker/ Tomato pappu Andhra style

Wash dal thoroughly and add water to boil.

Take out the froth while boiling.

Add green chillies, onions, salt, turmeric, and chilli powder to the boiling dal.

Cook until dal is soft.

Add tomatoes and cook at medium flame, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Mash the tomatoes when they are soft and mix well with dal.

Add tempering or tadka.

Spice Level:

Dietary