Mudda Pappu | Plain Dal | Chappa Pappu

Introduction

Mudda Pappu, also known as Plain Dal or Chappa Pappu, is a simple yet flavorful dish made with kandi pappu (toor dal or split pigeon peas). This dish is a staple in many Telugu households and is prepared for festivals, weddings, and daily meals alike. It is often served with hot steamed rice, a generous amount of clarified butter (ghee), and pairs well with pickles, chutneys, or other curries. Mudda Pappu is known for its thick consistency and is incredibly nutritious and satisfying. It can be made quickly and is loved for its wholesome taste when combined with rice and ghee.

Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 5-10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Main
Serves: 4-5
Main ingredient: Red gram (toor dal)

Quick Navigation:

• Ingredients
• Procedure
• Step 1: Cooking the Red Gram
• Step 2: Mashing the Dal
• Step 3: Serving the Dal
• Conclusion

Ingredients

Red gram (kandi pappu, toor dal): 1 cup

Clarified butter (ghee, neyyi): 2 tbsp

Salt: As per taste

Water: 1 and a half glass (375 ml approximately)

Procedure

Step 1: Cooking the Red Gram

Clean and wash the red gram thoroughly. Add 3 cups of water for 1 cup of red gram and cook it in a pressure cooker. Let it cook for up to 3 whistles on high flame and 2 minutes on low flame, adjusting based on the pressure cooker used.

Step 2: Mashing the Dal

After the pressure is released, mash the cooked dal with a spatula or a masher. Add salt and 2 tbsp of clarified butter (ghee) to it. Mix well until the dal is smooth and well-blended.

Step 3: Serving the Dal

Transfer the mashed dal into a serving bowl. Mudda Pappu is now ready to serve!

Conclusion

Yummy Mudda Pappu is now ready to be enjoyed! It tastes best when served with hot steamed rice and a drizzle of clarified butter (ghee). For added flavor, pair it with a side of tangy mango pickle or any traditional stews such as Sorakaya Pulusu. This wholesome dish is not only nutritious but also a heartwarming comfort food, perfect for any occasion.