Maamidikaya pappu/ Dal with raw mango

Every south Indian homes in summers prepare this delicious Dal. Yummy, tangy Dal is easy to make and it is rich in vitamin’c’and’A’. Let’s see the recipe of this authentic Dal recipe.

Ingredients:

Tuar Dal – half cup
Raw mango- 1

Salt to taste

Onion- 1 small ( diced)

Green chillies- 3

Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Seasoning:

Garlic cloves- 4 to 5

Mustard seeds- 1/4th tsp

Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves few
Oil / ghee- 1 tbsp

Asafoetida- pinch

Cuisine: south Indian

Course: main course

Procedure:

1. Peel mango and cut into small pieces.

2. Wash Dal soak for 10 minutes.

3. In a pressure cooker combine Dal, mango peaces, chilles, onion pieces, turmeric, chilli powder and pressure cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

4. Let it cool. Mash slightly.

5. For seasoning heat ghee in a pan and add all seasoning ingredients. Lastly asafoetida and curry leaves. Add cooked dal to the seasoning.

6. Transfer in to a serving bowl. Serve with hot rice.