Red lentils with raw mango (Tok dal)
Ingredients
- 125 grams Masoor dal
- 1 nos Raw mango
- 3 tbsp Mustard oil
- 11/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 nos Red chili
- 2 nos Green chili
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Water as required
- to taste Salt
- 1-2 tsp Sugar (balance to taste)
Instructions
- First of all clean and wash the masoor dal. Soak it in water for about 15-20 minutes. Cook on medium flame for 2 whistles, let cool and whisk it.
- Meanwhile wash peel and slice the raw mango.
- In a pan heat up mustard oil. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Add both the types of chilies, turmeric powder raw mango and salt (only enough to cook mangoes) and sauté for a min. Cover and cook the mango for 2-3 minutes more till it softens. Stirring occasionally in between.
- Cook till you can press the raw mango down with a fork. And yes do mash some mangoes down to get some pasty texture so that it amalgamates all around.
- Now add the whisked dal and allow it to cook for more 15-20 minutes. Keep on removing the foam that forms on the top while it boils.
- Balance the taste with sugar and salt to taste. And your dal is ready. Serve hot with rice and some aloo poshto if making.