To begin making the Thotakura Pappu Recipe, we will add all the ingridients like dal, chopped amaranth leaves,onion, tomato, turmeric powder and salt in a pressure cooker.

Add about 2 cups of water and pressure cook for atleast 4 whistle. Once done allow the pressure to release naturally and open the lid. Mash the dal and mix well with the cooked leaves.

To temper, heat oil in a small kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal and sprinkle hing allow it to splutter for few seconds.

Add curry leaves and dry red chillies and allow them to crackle for few seconds and pour this hot tadka over the dal and mix well. Check for salt and serve hot.

Serve the Thotakura Pappu Recipe with steamed rice, Andhra Style Kakarakaya Vepudu Recipe to make it a complete meal.