Name: Aam diye Tok Dal (Red Lentil Raw Mango Curry - Bengali Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentil), soaked for 30 minutes; 1/2 small raw mango, cut into small pieces; 1 tbsp. mustard oil; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1-2 dry red chilies; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste

ABOUT Aam diye Tok Dal (Red Lentil Raw Mango Curry - Bengali Style) RECIPE

One of my favourite dish, it is also called Tok Er Dal, meaning a tangy, sour red lentil prepared with green mango. A traditional and a simple Bengali dal, it is mostly prepared during summer. But I can have this almost everyday without getting bored. Few Kaffir lime leaves can be added while boiling the dal to enhance the flavour. You can call it a sort of comfort food. This is absolutely a very refreshing dal had with rice and some aloo bhaja (deep fried potato strips) as a side dish. There is nothing like it. I do sometimes add some ghee to enhance the taste and flavour.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentil), soaked for 30 minutes
1/2 small raw mango, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp. mustard oil
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1-2 dry red chilies
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste

Instructions

Pressure cook the dal in 1 cup water for 3-4 whistles. When cool, blend well with salt and turmeric powder.
Heat oil in a pan & temper with mustard seeds & dry red chilies.
After it stops spluttering, add the chopped mango pieces and saute till light brown.
Add the boiled dal and simmer on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Add more water if you want a soup like consistency.
Serve along with plain steamed rice.

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