Green Mango Dal

Green mango dal is a very popular dish. When raw mango season arrives, nothing beats a bowl of it. Here is the recipe.

#Lentils
  • Serves 3
  • 25 min
  • April 4, 2020
Green Mango Dal

Ingredients

  • Lentils (1/2 cup)
  • Turmeric powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Green mango (1)
  • Onion (1)
  • Garlic (1–2 cloves)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Green chilies (1–2)
  • Cilantro (to taste)
  • Oil (2 tablespoons)

Method

  1. In a pot, boil the washed lentils in enough water. Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric. When the lentils are cooked, season with salt and add the peeled and chopped green mango and green chilies. Take the pot off the heat once the mango softens.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and fry the chopped onion and garlic until golden. Pour the oil and fried aromatics into the cooked dal. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes. Add chopped cilantro just before serving.
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