How long does Mudda Pappu take?

38 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 33 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mudda Pappu serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mudda Pappu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Mudda Pappu?

100 grams Toor Dal, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 400 ml Water, 1 tsp Salt, 2 tsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mudda Pappu?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Mudda Pappu?

About 108 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mudda Pappu

Name: Mudda Pappu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 100 grams Toor Dal; 400 ml Water, For Cooking; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Ghee

38 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 33 min

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Also known as mudda pappu dal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal Jain Gluten-free

Mudda pappu is a thick Andhra dal made with toor dal, turmeric and salt in a pressure cooker. Mild, serves 4, ready in about 25 minutes for a main course.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

5 items

4 people

Toor Dal100 grams
Water, For Cooking400 ml
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1 tsp
Ghee2 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	108kcal	432kcal
Protein	5.5g	22g
Carbohydrate	15g	59g
Fat	3g	12g
Fibre	3.8g	15g

Method

1
Rinse the toor dal well in a bowl 2 to 3 times, until the water looks mostly clear. Drain it fully.
2
Add the rinsed dal, water and turmeric powder to a pressure cooker. Pressure cook on medium heat for 4 whistles, then keep on low heat for 5 minutes, until the dal is fully soft and crushes easily with a spoon.
Toor DalWaterTurmeric Powder
3
Switch off the heat and let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Open the cooker only after all pressure has subsided, add salt and mash the dal well until thick and smooth with no firm grains.
Salt
4
Mix in the ghee while the pappu is hot. Serve at once while it is thick enough to hold its shape in a ladle.
Ghee

Before you start

How long does Mudda Pappu take?: 38 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 33 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mudda Pappu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mudda Pappu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mudda Pappu spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Mudda Pappu?: 100 grams Toor Dal, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 400 ml Water, 1 tsp Salt, 2 tsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mudda Pappu?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mudda Pappu?: About 108 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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