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Mamidikaya Pappu | Andhra Mango dal | Mango pappu | Andhra style mango pappu | Andhra style paruppu is a delicious protein-rich dal prepared with mango and toor dal. With minimal ingredients, this dal is super easy and tastes yum.

What kind of dal can I use for paruppu?

I have used toor dal, but you can use moong dal, or you can choose.

Can I make mango dal in an Instant Pot cooker?

Cook the dal for 6 minutes. Then mango and veggies for 0 minute. and repeat the rest of the process.

Can I skip the onion and garlic?

For the best-flavored mango pappu, use onion and garlic. If you don't like strong garlic flavor, reduce the amount of garlic. You can also use shallots instead of regular onions.

Is this spicy mango Paruppu kadaiyal?

I made a kid-friendly version of dal. I have used green chili for flavor, but have used them whole if you prefer spicy. Pappu split chilies and increased chilli powder.

Should I mash the mango?

Depends on individual preference. I like some pieces, so I didn't mash fully

Ingredients

Cook dal

1/2 cup toor dal

1+1/2 cup water

Turmeric powder

Mango Pappu

1/2 big raw mango

1/4 cup onion

1 garlic

Tomato

3 green chilli

1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder

1/4 cup water

To temper

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon urad dal

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 Red chilli

Curry leaves

5 garlic

Asafoetida

How to make Mamidikaya Pappu with step by step-by-step pictures

First, wash and soak toor dal

Add turmeric powder, water, pressure cook for 4 whistles

Add raw mango, onion, tomato, green chilli, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, salt, water; pressure cook on low flame for 12 minutes or 1 whistle in medium flame

Partial mash well and boil

Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, red chili, and curry leaves

saute garlic

Add asafoetida; mix well and transfer