Raw Mango & Lentil Preparation (Mamidikaya Pappu)

South Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special
Andhra Cuisine
Raw Mango & Split Pigeon Peas Lentil Preparation (Mamidikaya Pappu)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Raw Mango-

Split Pigeon Peas (Toor Dal/Kandipappu)- ¼ Cup


For Tempering:

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- ½ Tsp.

Mustard Seeds (Rai)- ¼ Tsp.

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ¼ Tsp.

Split Black (Urad Dal/Menapappu)- ¼ Tsp.

Asafoetida (Hing/Inguva)-a Pinch
Dried Red Chillies- 1, Broken
Green Chillies- Finely Chopped

Method:
In a Pressure Cooker, boil Raw Mango pieces till soft
In another Pressure Cooker, boil the Toor Dal till the Dal is Tender enough to mash

In a Kadhai, Heat Oil & Saute the Tempering items

Add the Toor Dal & Raw Mango (boiled & hand smashed) in the Tempering

Let the Mango-Lentil mixture simmer till reduced to a thicker consistency
Sprinkle Coriander Leaves

Serve Fresh with Steamed Rice, Pickle, Dry Vegetable preparation, Simple Andhra Style Stew (Charu/Rasam), Curd!


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