Thursday, April 24, 2014

Bengali Mango Dal /Tok dal


tok dal
Preparation Time : 20 -25 minutes
Cooking Time : 20-25 minutes
Serves : 5-6


Ingredients :

  •  Kacha Aam / Raw Mango : 1 small ,cut into cubes
  •  Masoor Dal : 1 cup
  •  Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
  •  Sugar: 1 tsp
  •  Panch phoron : 1/4 tsp
  •  Green chillies : 2-3 
  •  Salt to taste
  •  Water : 2 cups
  • Vegetable oil/ mustard oil


Procedure :


1. First wash the dal till water runs clear. Soak it in water for about
    15 minutes.

2. Now add dal in pressure cooker with 2 cups water .(pressure cooker:
    1 whistle on high heat and immediately switch off the gas and remove
    from hot surface. If you are using pan to boil dal cook dal till 80%
    boiled,not fully cooked).  Open the cooker, once the pressure lets
    off completely.

3. Wash and peel raw mango and cut it into cubes and keep aside.

4. Now heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add panch phoron and green chilies.
   Once it start spluttering add mango cubes.Stir it well.

5. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix them well.

6. Now cover with lid in medium heat for 5-6 mins and cook till almost done.

7. Now pour dal in pan over mangoes and add sugar if you like in high heat.

8. Cook dal for another 5 mins till it comes to boil.Now take it off from heat.

Serve hot with steamed rice and any veggie for your choice.

Notes:   Taste and adjust the sugar to your liking.