Mango Dal | Mamidikaya Pappu 

Mamidikaya Pappu, also known as mango dal, is a traditional delicacy from South Indian cuisine. This flavorful and tangy dish is a combination of raw mangoes (called mamidikaya in Telugu) and toor dal, tempered with spices. Its origins can be traced back to the Andhra Telangana regions, where it is enjoyed at festive feasts and regular meals alike.

The preparation of mamidikaya pappu is simple and straightforward. To begin, the toor dal is cooked and mashed before being tempered with spices. The mangoes are then cooked with spice powder, and the cooked dal is added and simmered for a few minutes before being garnished and served hot.

There are many regional variations of mango dal, with some recipes including onions and tomatoes, other vegetables, or coconut paste. Despite these differences, mango dal remains a nutritional powerhouse, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Consuming this dish can boost immunity, improve digestion, and support healthy skin and vision.

For a delicious and classic recipe for mamidikaya pappu or mango dal, see below.

Ingredients 

Toor dal -1/2 cup (cooked and mashed)

Raw mango-1 no (skin removed and chopped to cubes)

Crushed garlic -4-6 nos

Green chillies-3 nos slit lengthwise 

Red chillies-2 nos

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste 

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Asafoetida-1/4 tsp

Curry leaves-few

Coriander leaves-few

Ghee -1 tsp 

Mango Dal Recipe Video 

Method

👉Wash and pressure cook the toor dal along with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, asafoetida and required water for 6 whistles and mash it well, set aside.

👉Heat ghee in a kadai add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, green chillies, curry leaves, crushed garlic and allow it to splutter.

👉Add the raw mangoes and sauté for few seconds.

👉Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and required salt mix well.

👉Add 3/4 cup water and cook covered for 2-4 minutes until the mangoes are cooked.

👉Now add the cooked and mashed dal little water (if required) adjust consistency ,mix well and boil for 2-4 minutes.

👉Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and switch off the gas.

👉Serve hot with rice drizzled with ghee.

Preparation Time-20 minutes 

Serves-4-5