Dill Leaves Dal (Sabsige Soppu Tovve)
Recipe Summary
- A simple and healthy South Indian style dal made with toor dal, fresh dill leaves, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. All ingredients are pressure cooked together and then simmered with additional spices for a flavorful and nutritious dish.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Toor Dal (Yellow Split Peas) 1 cup
- Dill Leaves (Sabsige Soppu) 1 bunch (approx. 1 cup chopped)
- Tomatoes 2 medium, chopped
- Onion 1 small, chopped
- Garlic Cloves 4-5, peeled
- Water 2 cups
- Turmeric Powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Chili Powder 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Sambar Powder 1 tablespoon
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
- Pot
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Vegetables
Chop the onion, tomatoes, and dill leaves. Peel the garlic cloves.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients in Pressure Cooker
Add the washed Toor Dal, chopped dill leaves, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and peeled garlic cloves to a pressure cooker.
Step 3: Add Water and Initial Seasonings
Pour in 2 cups of water, add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pressure cooker.
Step 4: Pressure Cook the Dal
Close the pressure cooker with its lid and place it on the stove. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles or for about until the dal and vegetables are tender.
Step 5: Mash and Add More Spices
Once the pressure naturally releases, open the cooker. Lightly mash the cooked dal and vegetables. Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 tablespoon of sambar powder. Mix everything well.
Step 6: Simmer the Dal
Transfer the seasoned dal mixture to another pot on the stove. Add a little water to rinse out the pressure cooker and pour it into the pot to adjust consistency. Stir well and bring the dal to a gentle simmer for , allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 7: Serve
Serve the hot Dill Leaves Dal with steamed rice.
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