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Aam Dal

Aam Dal (Lentils with Green Mangoes)

Aam Dal. A mellifluous symphony of masoor dal and green mangoes. Panacea for the blistering heat. Soul food !!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bengali, Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup masoor dal or musur dal or red lentils soaked in water for about an hr
  • 1 green mango peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 2-3 dry red chilies
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • sugar to taste
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Pressure cook the soaked dal with 2 cups of water, a sprinkle of salt, a pinch of turmeric powder.
  2. Heat the mustard oil, temper with black mustard seeds and dry red chilies.
  3. Add the sliced raw mangoes, a sprinkle of salt, cook over a medium flame till the mangoes are soft.
  4. Add the remaining turmeric powder, saute for a minute or so. Pour in the pressure-cooked dal, simmer gently for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add salt and sugar to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.