Name: Red lentil with raw mango (Bengali style tok-dal) recipe by Chitrangada Kundu at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Red lentil: 1 cup; Raw mango: 1; Mustard seeds: 1 tsp; Dry red chili: 2-3; Turmeric powder: 1 tsp; Sugar: 4-6 tsp ( more to balance the sourness of the mango); Green chilli as per taste; Salt to taste; Mustard oil: 1 tbsp

ABOUT Red lentil with raw mango (Bengali style tok-dal) RECIPE

During summer raw mango is added in many dishes, this one is a simple dal recipe from Bengali cuisine where red lentil or masoor dal is cooked with raw mango. A tangy sweet dal perfect for summer lunch.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Red lentil: 1 cup
Raw mango: 1
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Dry red chili: 2-3
Turmeric powder: 1 tsp
Sugar: 4-6 tsp ( more to balance the sourness of the mango)
Green chilli as per taste
Salt to taste
Mustard oil: 1 tbsp

Instructions

Wash the red lentil. Boil and cook till half done, keep aside.
Peel and cut raw mango lengthwise. Marinate with salt and let rest for 5-10 min. As the mango pieces release water, discard the water.
In a pan heat oil, when the oil is add mustard seeds, dry red chilli. As the mustard seeds splutters add turmeric powder, green chilies, raw mango. Mix well.
Add half cooked masoor dal. Add salt, cook till done. Add sugar, water to thin the dal. Taste and adjust the amount of sugar to balance the sourness of mango. Serve with steamed rice.

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