About:

Red lentils cooked in a very simple way with very limited spices. It is a staple food in India and main source of protein. Mango is added as a variation to this Stew adds a tangy taste and makes this a unique recipe.

Serves: 3
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• Green unripe mango-2 medium ( peel and chop to cubes)
• Masoor dal -1/2cup
• Chopped Onions-1num
• Chopped tomatoes-1big/2small
• Chopped Green chillies-3-4
• Crushed garlic-1tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
• Salt-as per taste
• Oil-1tbsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
• Urad dal-1tsp
• Curry leaves-few

Procedure:

• Pressure cook dal for 2-3 whistles, mash and keep aside
• Heat oil in the pan add mustard seeds as it splutters add cumin seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, onions, chopped mangoes and fry in medium flame for 4-5 minutes.
• Add salt, turmeric powder and sprinkle some water and cook until the mangoes are cooked (approx. 10-12 mins)
• Then add cooked dal and mix well. Adjust water depending on the consistency.
• Bring to boil and garnish with coriander leaves.

Some serving suggestions:

Methi Multigrain Roti:

Millet and Oats Roti:

Rice flour stuffed Roti:

Note:

• Toor dal or Channa dal or any lentils can be used in place of Red lentils
• This dal is very mild so perfect for kids as well