Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens) Recipe

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Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens)
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Directions:

  1. Cook the pigeon peas with 2 cups water in a pressure cooker until the water is absorbed and the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil with the turmeric and salt; add the amaranth greens and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir the cooked peas into the greens; set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a small skillet; cook the lentils, mustard seed, cumin seed, and red chile peppers in the oil until the seeds begin to splutter. Add the green chile peppers, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder and continue cooking another 30 seconds; immediately stir into the peas and greens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 233.62 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.64g 6%
Sodium 15.53mg 1%
Potassium 792.99mg 17%
Total Carbs 38.62g 13%
Sugars 0.52g 2%
Dietary Fiber 8.89g 36%
Protein 12.86g 26%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 109.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.69 Kcal (325 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.21g 6%
Sodium 5.16mg 1%
Potassium 263.72mg 17%
Total Carbs 12.84g 13%
Sugars 0.17g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 36%
Protein 4.28g 26%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 21%
Calcium 36.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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