Mudha Pappu-Pulusu
July 22, 2013

An all time coastal andhra favorite-sweet and sour yam stew served with Rice, Muddha pappu(Toor dal),ghee, Aavakai(Mango Pickle) and Papadum.

Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course
Serves 6
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 30  minutes
  • Cuisine Indian
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 6
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 30  minutes
Ingredients
chilagada dumpa(yams)-peeled and sliced 2 cm thick
4   cup
drumsticks cut into 1.5 inch pieces
3  
green chilies(depending on spice level)
6-10  
oil
1   tablespoon
tamarind paste
1   teaspoon
onions chopped
1/2   cup
jaggery(bellam/gud) grated
1.5   tablespoon
cumin seeds
1   teaspoon
chana dal
1   teaspoon
urad dal
1   teaspoon
mustard seeds
1   teaspoon
garlic cloves
4  
red chilies
3  
salt as per taste
1-2   teaspoon
toor dal
3/4   cup
curry leaves
8-10  
Instructions

1. In a pressure cooker, Heat oil . Add Chana Dal and Urad Dal and roast until they are light brown.

2. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and fry till the seeds splutter. Add the chopped curry leaves, red chilies and garlic and fry well.

3. Add the onions,Yams and drumstick pieces and Saute for 2-5 minutes.

4. Add water, tamarind paste, salt and jaggery stir and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles( approximately 30 minutes).

5. Pressure cook Toor dal with 3 cups of water for 3-4 whistles and turn off the stove.Let the steam leave and mix salt. Serve with pulusu.