- In a pressure cooker take ¾ cup toor dal. make sure to soak dal for 20 minutes. add 2 tomato, small piece tamarind, ¼ onion, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder. further add 1 chilli, 1 tsp oil and 3 cup water. pressure cook for 5 whistles on medium flame. once the pressure releases, mash the dal smooth with the help of a whisk. keep aside. in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 4 clove garlic until they change colour slightly. also add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing, 2 dried red chilli and few curry leaves. splutter the tempering on low to the medium flame. add in cooked tomato dal and 1 tsp salt. mix well and simmer for 2 minutes. finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and serve tomato pappu with hot rice.