Tuesday 5 September 2017

Bachali Kura Pappu | Malabar Spinach Dal | Andhra Bachali Koora Pappu


Bachali Kura is also called Malabar Spinach or Indian Spinach and Pui saag in Bengali.  It is very rich in iron and protein.  There are quite a few dishes made with these leaves like Bachali kura fry, bachali kura pachadi, bachali kura pulusubachali kura ava pulusu, bachali kura pappu, bachali kura majjiga pulusu, etc.


Bachali Kura Pappu, Malabar Spinach Dal

Today's recipe is Bachali Kura Pappu, a traditional Andhra recipe.  This is a simple yet tasty dal and with the combo of lentils and protein-rich bachali packs quite a nutritious punch.  A must-have healthy dish on your weekly menu.  It tastes awesome with plain hot rice and ghee.

If you are looking for more dal/lentil recipes, do check these out:

Mullangi/Radish Sambar,   Idli SambarMenthi Koora/Fenugreek leaves PappuVankaya/Eggplant Pullagura