Raw Mango Dal/Mamidikaya Pappu

Pressure cook The Dal with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and 21/4 cups of water until done. The Dal should be very thick. Mash and keep it aside

Adjust the quantity of raw Mango as per the sourness. In a kadai, add mango, 1 cup water, 1/4 TSP turmeric and green chillies. Bring to boil. Cover and cook until mangoes are tender. Don't overcook

Add red chilli powder, remaining turmeric and salt. Mix well

Add cooked dal with remaining water and mix well. Adjust the consistency of dal. This dal should not be watery, it should be slightly thicker

Boil and cook for 3 minutes. Switch off

In a small pan, melt ghee and splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chilli, hing and curry leaves. Saute for few seconds. Add seasoning to dal and mix

Serve hot with steamed rice