Make Bengali Aam Dal Recipe In 4 Simple Steps
Make Bengali Aam Dal Recipe In 4 Simple Steps
By Risha Ganguly
Green or raw mangoes are a gift of the early months of summer and that is a good enough reason to add it to any and every dish. Here is a lovely Bengali aam dal recipe for you.
Ingredients
1 cup moong dal 1 small raw mango, peeled and chopped Salt 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp mustard oil 1 dry red chilli 1/2 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of hing 4-5 curry leaves 1/2 tsp sugar Coriander leaves
Step 1
In a pot, heat mustard oil and add the dry red chili, cumin seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 2
Add the soaked lentils, chopped raw mango, water, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix everything well and bring it to a boil.
Step 3
Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and the raw mango has softened.
Step 4
Add sugar and stir well. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
