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    Home » Recipes » Indian Main Course

    Mango Dal / South Indian Raw Green Mango Dal

    Published: Dec 26, 2022 by Shilpa Kerur · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 1 Comment

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    5 from 30 votes

    Raw mango dal is a delicious and nutritious Indian lentil dish that is bursting with flavor. This dish combines the nutty flavor of toor dal (pigeon pea) with the tangy taste of raw/green mangoes, along with a hit of spice from chilies and the aroma of ghee. The result is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds. Serve the kachhe aam ki dal with plain steamed rice and your favorite side dish for a hearty and wholesome meal.

    green mango dal.

    Raw mango dal is a delicious and comforting dal made with raw/green mangos and toor dal (pigeon pea). The tang from mangos, the spice hit from chillis, and the aroma from ghee make this kachhe aam ki dal one of the best dahl recipes you will try.

    Serve it with plain steamed rice, and papad or curd chilli for a hearty meal. It also pairs very well with any side dish of your choice. Split pigeon peas are also called arhar dal and are commonly used to make yellow dhal. You can also use yellow lentils (mung dal) to make this dish.

    Read on for ingredients, useful tips, and step-by-step instructions to make this easy mango dal.

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    • Why you will love this mango dal recipe?
    • Ingredients
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    Why you will love this mango dal recipe?

    • Flavorful: Mango dal is a flavorful dish that combines the nutty taste of lentils with the tangy flavor of mangoes. It is a great combination of flavors that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
    • Nutritious: Lentils are a great source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. When combined with mangoes, this dish becomes even more nutritious as mangoes are rich in vitamins and minerals.
    • Easy to make: Mango dal is a very easy dish to make. The lentils and green mangoes are cooked together and tempered with garlic and spices. The dish can be prepared in 30 minutes.

    mango dal served with rice.

    Ingredients

    ingredients to make raw green mango dal.

    Toor dal: This dish is made with toor dal (split pigeon peas); however, moong dal (yellow lentils) can be used as well.

    Raw mango: Use raw mangos that are firm and have a nice tangy taste.

    Ghee: I use ghee in this recipe. You can replace it with coconut oil for a vegan version.

    Spices: The spices I use here are mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili, hing, and turmeric powder.

    Other ingredients: Garlic, green chili, and curry leaves. Garlic is optional and can be skipped. Adjust the amount of green chili as per your preference.

    Step-by-step instructions

    pressure cook lentils.

    Step 1: Place toor dal, green mango, green chili, and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker.

    Step 2: Add 2½ cups of water and give it a mix. Pressure cook until the dal is well cooked.

    mash the cooked lentils.

    Step 3: Lightly mash the dal and add salt.

    Step 4: Add more water and adjust the consistency. Simmer for 5-6 minutes.

    make tempering.

    Step 5: Heat ghee in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add dry red chili and cumin seeds. Add garlic and saute until the garlic is golden. Add hing and curry leaves.

    Step 6: Add this tempering to the dal and serve hot.

    top with ghee and serve,
    Serve with plain steamed rice topped with ghee.

    Useful tips

    Make sure you use raw green mangos that have a nice tangy taste. The mangos should be firm when pressed.

    I prefer not to peel the mangos before using them. However, you may peel and use the mango.

    Serve this dal with steamed rice and a side of this delicious kosambari.

    Check out this recipe to make authentic vegetable sambar.

    mango dal.

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    mango dal.

    FAQs

    What to serve with this dal?

    Mango dal pairs well with plain steamed rice and ghee. You can serve it with any simple side dish or salad for a complete meal.

    How to store dal?

    Cool the dal completely and place it in an air-tight container before storing it in the refrigerator. It can keep good for up to five days. To reheat, portion the dal and place it in a saucepan. Add a small amount of water (not more than ½ cup) and simmer for a few minutes. The dal tends to thicken when stored so you will have to adjust the consistency.

    Which variety of dal can I use?

    Arhar dal or toor dal is commonly used to make this dish. However, you can also use moong dal for this recipe. Moong dal tends to cook quickly when compared to toor dal so adjust the cooking time accordingly.

    green mango dal.

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    green mango dal.

    Mango Dal / Raw Green Mango Dal

    Raw mango dal is a delicious and nutritious Indian lentil dish that is bursting with flavor. This dish combines the nutty flavor of toor dal (pigeon pea) with the tangy taste of raw/green mangoes, along with a hit of spice from chilies and the aroma of ghee. The result is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds. Serve the kachhe aam ki dal with plain steamed rice and your favorite side dish for a hearty and wholesome meal.
    5 from 30 votes
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    Author: Shilpa Kerur
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup toor dal
    • 1½ cup raw mango
    • 1-2 green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1-1½ teaspoon salt

    For the tempering:

    • 2 tablespoon ghee (use store-bought or homemade ghee)
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 dried red chili
    • ½ teaspoon hing
    • 1-2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
    • 1 sprig curry leaves
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    Instructions

    • Wash the mango and cut it into medium-sized cubes.
    • Wash the toor dal and place it in a pressure cooker. To this, add mango, green chilli, and turmeric powder.
    • Add 2½ cups of water and give it a mix.
    • Pressure cook until the dal is well cooked (for 3 whistles). Once the steam comes off, remove the lid.
    • Lightly mash the dal and add salt. Add more water and adjust the consistency
    • Place the pressure cooker on high heat and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 5-6 minutes
    • In the meantime, prepare the tempering. Heat ghee in a small pan and add mustard seeds.
    • Once they splutter, add dry red chili and cumin seeds.
    • Add garlic and saute until the garlic is golden. Add hing and curry leaves. Turn off the heat.
    • Add this tempering to the dal. Add cilantro and mix well. Serve with rice and side dish of your choice.

    Notes

    See the tips section above for useful tips to make this dish.
    Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Connie Grigg says

      June 22, 2023 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      Such an interesting and delicious dish!

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