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Mamidikaya Pappu is the traditional, tangy Andhra Mango Dal.

Mamidikaya Pappu | Andhra Raw Mango Dal | Aam Dal

Aruna
This is the recipe for Mamidikaya Pappu, the traditional Andhra-style Mango Dal. This tangy dal is a crowd pleaser and you will find it made in almost every Andhra & Telangana household in summer.
I absolutely love this tangy dal that needs just some hot rice and ghee to make for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Accompaniment, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Andhra, Indian, South Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4 People
Calories 141 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 1/2 Cup Tuvar Dal (~100 gms)
  • 1/2 Cup Raw Mango (Peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces; ~90 gms) See Notes.
  • 1/3 tsp Turmeric
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • Salt to Taste
Tempering
  • 1 tsp Ghee, Neyyi (or Oil)
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds, Avalu
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds, Jeelakarra
  • 2 Spicy Red Chillies, Endu Mirapakayalu
  • 8-10 Garlic Cloves (Optional)
  • A Few Curry Leaves, Karivepaku
Instructions
 
Getting the Dal Ready
  • Wash 1/2 cup tuvar dal well under running water.
  • Soak the dal in 1 cup water for about 15 minutes.
    Note: This is an optional step but helps the dal cook better.
  • Pressure cook the dal for 3 to 4 whistles till it is mashable.
  • Let the pressure cooker depressurize naturally and cool a bit.
  • Using a heavy spoon or ladle, mash the dal well and set it aside.
Making the Mango Dal
  • To a heavy bottomed vessel, add 1/2 cup of mango pieces and 1 cup water.
  • Over medium heat, cook covered, while stirring occasionally, till the mango pieces soften.
    Note: If you are able to cut the mango pieces with a spoon, they are cooked.
  • Add 1/4 tsp turmeric and some salt, and mix well.
  • Now, add the cooked and mashed dal, and cooked mango along with any water in it to the mashed dal, and mix well.
  • Next, add enough water to make the dal thick in consistency and just short of pouring consistency. Mix well.
The Tempering
  • In a ladle, heat 1 tsp ghee or oil. 
  • If you are using garlic, add 8 to 10 garlic pods and stir-fry till they brown a bit.
  • Now add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and stir-fry the mustard seeds to crackle.
  • Next, add 2 split dried red chillies and a few curry leaves, and stir-fry for for a few seconds.
  • Mix the tempering into the Mamidikaya Pappu and let the dal rest for a while.
Serving Suggestions
  • Serve the Mamidikaya Pappu with steamed rice topped with ghee, Avakai, and some papad. 
Nutrition
Calories: 141 kcalCarbohydrates: 26 gProtein: 6 gFat: 3 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 3 mgSodium: 618 mgPotassium: 363 mgFiber: 8 gSugar: 8 gVitamin A: 4715 IUVitamin C: 47 mgCalcium: 44 mgIron: 2 mg
Keyword Aam Dal, Andhra Mango Dal, Kairi Dal, Mamidikaya Pappu, Mango Dal, Pappu Mamidikaya, Raw Mango Dal, Vegan, Vegetarian
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