HYDERABADI KHATTI DAL (MANGO LENTIL CURRY FROM THE INDIAN STATE,

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Hyderabadi Khatti Dal (Mango Lentil Curry from the Indian state, image

A wonderful recipe submitted by Syeda Basarath to this week's Thursday magazine. Totally delicious and a must have for mango lovers!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

250 g yellow lentils, cleaned,washed and drained (Toovar dal)
2 raw mangoes, peeled,de-seeded and chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 -5 fresh curry leaves
100 g fresh coriander leaves
2 pinches turmeric powder
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons red chili powder
salt
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
5 green chilies

Steps:

  • Put the first three ingredients in a pressure cooker.
  • Pressure cook for upto 2-3 whistles.
  • Remove from flame and let out the steam.
  • Mix the cooked lentils with water using a wooden spoon.
  • Boil the mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
  • Allow to splutter.
  • Once they stop spluttering, add curry leaves.
  • Stir-fry until fragrant.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry until the raw smell is gone.
  • Mix in the red chilli and turmeric powders and the corriander leaves.
  • Fry till it turns slightly brown.
  • Pour over the boiled lentils.
  • Serve hot over cooked white rice.
  • Enjoy a hearty lunch!

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