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Monday, September 12, 2011

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.

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