Mamidikaya Pappu ( Mango Dal )

Mamidikaya Pappu is an Andhra dish made of toor dal and raw mango. The tartness of mango gives this dal an absolutely wonderful flavour.

Ingredients:

• Toor Dal ( Split Pigeon Pea ) - 1 cup
• Green Raw Mango - 1
• Green Chillies - 3-4
• Red Chili Powder - to taste
• Curry Leaves - 1 spring
• Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Fenugreek Seeds - 4-5 seeds
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt -to taste
• Ghee - 2 tbsp

Directions :

• Peel and chop mango into small pieces. Keep aside. Discard the seed.
• Wash dal and put in pressure cooker, add the mango pieces, turmeric powder, sufficient water and pressure cook for 2 whistles and then simmer the heat and let it cook for another 10 minutes till the dal is cooked.
• Give a standing time till all the pressure escapes by itself.
• Heat ghee in the pan, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds , let them splutter.
• Add slit green chillies, hing, curry leaves.
• Now to this seasoning, add the cooked dal and mango and chili powder. Add little water and salt and mix well.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
• I like to keep the dal little watery, because it tends to thicken when it cools down. So you can adjust water according to your taste.
• Serve hot with rice and pickle.