Aam Dal (Lentils with Green Mangoes)
Aam Dal. A mellifluous symphony of masoor dal and green mangoes. Panacea for the blistering heat. Soul food !!
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
Instructions
- Pressure cook the soaked dal with 2 cups of water, a sprinkle of salt, a pinch of turmeric powder.
- Heat the mustard oil, temper with black mustard seeds and dry red chilies.
- Add the sliced raw mangoes, a sprinkle of salt, cook over a medium flame till the mangoes are soft.
- Add the remaining turmeric powder, saute for a minute or so. Pour in the pressure-cooked dal, simmer gently for 5-6 minutes.
- Add salt and sugar to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.