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Palak Pappu

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Palak Pappu

Palak Pappu is a vegetarian lunch from South India. It is made with spinach, toor dal and tamarind. One serving has about 180 kcal, 10 g protein, 20 g carbs and 6 g fat.

Did you know? A nutritious Andhra staple. The dal should be cooked until creamy. Tempering with garlic enhances flavor. Best with rice and ghee. Powerhouse of iron and protein!

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: South India
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

spinach
toor dal
tamarind

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

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180kcal / serving

Protein: 10 g 23%
Carbs: 20 g 46%
Fat: 6 g 31%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Vitamin A	8000IU

How to make Palak Pappu: videos

పాలకూర పప్పు రుచిగా రావాలంటే ఇలాచేసి చూడండి రైస్ లో నెయ్యివేసుకుని తింటే బావుంటుందిpalakura pappuRUCHI VANTILLU · 9.9 lakh views · 5 min

Ramaa Raavi - పాలకూర పప్పు || Palakura Pappu Recipe || Palak Dal || SumanTV Mom's KitchenSumanTV Mom's · 2.1 lakh views

Ramaa Raavi - కమ్మని పాలకూర పప్పు రుచి చుస్తే అస్సలు వదలరు || Palakura Pappu || Hotel Style RecipeSumanTV Mom's · 8,862 views

Palak Pappu | Palakura Pappu Recipe | Palak Dal RecipeAkula Kitchen · 1,274 views

Andhra Style Palak Pappu | Spinach Pappu Dal Recipe | Palak Pappu | Palak Dal recipe | Pappu RecipeSimplestyle Cooking · 1,118 views

Quick answers

Is Palak Pappu vegetarian?

Yes. Palak Pappu is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Palak Pappu?

About 180 kcal per serving, with 10 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Palak Pappu from?

Palak Pappu comes from South India.

What is Palak Pappu made of?

The main ingredients are spinach, toor dal and tamarind.

When do you eat Palak Pappu?

Palak Pappu is usually eaten as a lunch.

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