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One Pot Mango Dal (Mamidikaya Pappu)

This one-pot high protein mango dal is the perfect quick 20-minute meal that's tangy, sweet and sour. Naturally gluten free!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: high protein, indian food, lentils
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Mango Lentils

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 raw green mango
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2.5 cups water

Tempering

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 green chili slit
  • 2 sprgs curry leaves
  • pinch asafoetida (hing)

Garnish

  • chopped coriander
  • green chilies

Instructions

  • Wash the red lentils thoroughly. Grate whole raw green mango.
  • In a pressure cooker, add lentils, mango, turmeric powder, salt and water. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and mushy.
  • Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add slit green chili, curry leaves and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour this tempering over the dal and mango mixture. Mix gently.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.