Mango Dal / Raw Green Mango Dal
Raw mango dal is a delicious and nutritious Indian lentil dish that is bursting with flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 235kcal
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
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
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.
Nutrition
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