Telugu · Food & Drink
పప్పు
pappu
Lentils (dal)
Beginnernoun
Definition
Lentil curry, the everyday companion of rice.
Example
పప్పు అన్నం తెలుగు వారి ఇష్టం.
Dal and rice is the Telugu favorite.
Etymology
The word 'పప్పు' (pappu) is derived from the Sanskrit term 'पक्व', which means cooked or boiled. In Telugu, it primarily refers to lentils and has been cultivated in Indian cuisine for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'పప్పు' is widely used across all social contexts, both in spoken and written forms, particularly in culinary environments like homes and restaurants.