Mango Dal Andhra

Method

1. 1

   Cook toor dal: Wash half cup toor dal. Pressure cook with 1.5 cups water and half tsp turmeric for 4 whistles. Mash partially.

2. 2

   Prepare raw mango: Peel 1 large raw mango. Grate the flesh coarsely — about 1 cup.

3. 3

   Add mango to dal: Add grated raw mango directly to the cooked toor dal. Mix well and cook on medium heat 5-6 minutes until mango softens.

4. 4

   Mash together: Mash gently to combine — some mango texture should remain.

5. 5

   Add spices: Add 1 tsp red chilli powder, half tsp coriander powder and salt.

6. 6

   Simmer: Cook on medium heat 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Make ghee tadka: Heat 2 tbsp ghee until very hot.

8. 8

   Add tadka: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When they pop add 3 dried red chillies, 4 garlic cloves sliced, a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves. Fry until garlic is golden.

9. 9

   Pour tadka: Pour sizzling ghee tadka over the mango dal.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Mango dal Andhra style is tangy and bright. Serve with steamed rice, ghee and papad.