Drumsticks & Split Bengal Gram Lentil Preparation (Mulakkada Senagapappu Podi Patoli)

South Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special
Andhra Cuisine
Drumsticks & Split Bengal Gram Lentil Preparation (Mulakkada Senagapappu Podi Patoli)

Serves 2


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English- Drumsticks
Hindi- Sahjan ki Phali
Tamil- Murungaikai
Telugu- Mulakkada


Ingredients:
Drumsticks- 5 to 6, Washed, De stringed & Cut in 2 Inch Pieces
Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil-

For Lentil Spice Mix (Patoli Podi):

Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal/SenagaPappu)- ¼ Cup

Split Green Gram (Moong Dal/PesaraPappu)- ¼ Cup

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

Dried Red Chillies- 8 to 10 (preference according to the strength)

Asafoetida (Hing)- a big Pinch
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- 1 Tsp. 
Salt- To Taste

For Tempering:
Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 2 or 3 Tbsp.

Mustard Seeds (Rai)- ¼ Tsp.

Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)- 1 Tsp.

Split Black Gram (Urad Dal)- 1 Tsp.

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ¼ Tsp.

Curry Leaves- few Sprigs

Asafoetida (Hing)- a big pinch (optional)
Turmeric Powder- ¼ Tsp.

Method:

Soak Chana Dal, Moong Dal & Toor Dal for about an Hour 

Grind the Lentils with Minimal Water into a Semi Ground Thick Paste
Boil the Drumsticks in water till they have become Tender

In a Wide Non Stick Pan, Heat Oil
Add the Tempering Ingredients (in the order they are listed)
Add the Lentil Spice Paste & Stir till it becomes Dry
Add the Boiled Drumsticks & Gently mix it with the Lentil Spice Mix

Serve Fresh with a typical Andhra Meal of Steamed Rice, Boiled Lentil (Pappu), Tangy Stew (Pulusu), Plain Set Curd!



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Carrot Radish Lentil Stew (Dappalam/Mukkala Pappu Pulusu)

South Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special 
Andhra Cuisine
Carrot Radish Lentil Stew (Dappalam/Mukkala Pappu Pulusu)
Serves 2

Ingredients:

Carrot- 1, Peeled & Cut into Cubes/Slices
White/Pink Radish- 1, Peeled & Cut into Cubes/Slices
Onions- 1, Cut into Quarters
Tomatoes- 4 Medium, Cut in Quarters 

Split Yellow Pigeon Peas (Toor Dal/Arhar Dal/Kandipappu)- 2 to 3 Tbsp.
Turmeric Powder (Haldi/Pasupu)- ½ Tsp.
Jaggery (Gud/Bellam)- 1 Tbsp.
Tamarind Paste (Imli/Chintapandu)- 1 Tbsp.

For the Charu/Rasam Powder:
Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya)- 1 Tbsp.
Cumin Seeds (Jeera/Jeelakarra)- 1 Tbsp.
Black Pepper Corn (Kali Mirch/)- 1 Tsp. (the Pepper Powder is quite ‘hot’ so adjust the quantity accordingly)
Split Pigeon Peas (Toor/Arhar Dal/Kandipappu)- 1 Tbsp.

For Tempering:
Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tsp.
Mustard Seeds (Rai)- ¼ Tsp.
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ¼ Tsp.
Curry Leaves (Karvepaku)- 5-6 No’s
Asafoetida (Hing/Inguva)- a Pinch

Salt- To Taste

Method:
Clean, Wash and Pressure cook the Toor Dal with just enough Water to Cover the Dal till it is cooked & becomes easy to mash
Keep the Boiled Dal Aside
 
Slightly Dry Roast and Blend the ingredients for Charu/Rasam Powder into a Fine Powder
 
Heat Water in a Deep Heavy Bottomed Non Stick Pot
Put Carrot, Onions, Radish, Tomatoes, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Jaggery, Tamarind Paste and let it boil on Low Flame (Slow Cooking)

Check to see if the Vegetables are Tender with a Fork

Next add the Boiled Dal along with Fresh Charu/Rasam Powder and Curry Leaves

In a Small Tadka Frying Pan, heat the Oil/Ghee for the Tempering, fry Mustard Seeds till they crackle, add Cumin Seeds and Asafoetida and Add to the Prepared Charu/Rasam

Serve Hot with Steamed Rice!

Tips:
Can add Cubed Vegetables like the Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Bottle Guard, Brinjal, Two Inch Cut Pieces of Drumsticks, Ladyfinger/Okra, Baby Onions in this Stew as well

Some varieties made with different vegetable combinations are given below:

Drumstick & Green Brinjal

Hindi- Sahjan ki Phali

Tamil- Murungaikai

Telugu- Mulakkada

Bottle Gourd & Okra:

English- LadyFinger/Okra 
Hindi- Bhindi
Kannada- Bhendekayi

Malayalam- Vendakka

Tamil- Vendaikai

Telugu- Bendakaya

Can use Ambika Rasam Powder which is as good as Home Made as well
This is available in Ambika Store Pondy Bazaar T. Nagar & various other locations in Chenai

For more info visit:
http://ambikaappalamdepot.com/

 

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