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Mudda Pappu Recipe

Simple yellow dal is a bowlful of sheer temptation. Pressure cooked and mashed tuvar dal, seasoned with salt is traditionally served as the first course in Andhra. You need to mix the dal with rice, add a spoonful of ghee and savour the pappu annam with some crunchy fries served as accompaniment. Nothing like a thick, hearty dal to pep up your mood. Learn how to make this plain toor ki dal (lentils) recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Andhra
Servings: 2
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • Tur Dal/Kandi pappu – 1/3 rd cup
  • Water – 1 cup
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp

Instructions

  • Wash tur dal well. Pressure cook with one cup of water for 1 high and 4 low whistles. Allow the pressure to release.
  • Mash the dal properly with a ladle.
  • Add salt to the cooked dal and stir well.
  • Serve Andhra Mudda Pappu with white rice and desi ghee.