Mango Dal (Green Mango with lentils)

Ingredients:

Mango-1 cut into large chunks

Toor dal-1 cup cooked

cumin seeds-1tsp

mustard seeds-1tsp

asafoetida-1/2tsp

urad dal-1tsp

chana dal-1tsp

turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

curry leaves-4 to 6

green chillies-3 to 4 slit

dry red chillies-2 broken to half 

fenugreek powder-1/4 tsp

oil-1tbsp

salt

red chilli powder-1 tsp(adjust as per spice level)

Procedure:

1)In a pan heat the oil,add cumin seeds,mustard seeds,urad dal,chana dal and once the mustard seeds start to crackle add asafoetida ,fenugreek powder and dry red chillies.

2)Now add curry leaves,chopped mango,green chillies and let the mango cook on low to medium flame till it becomes soft.

3)Add the toor dal mix well.

4)Add half to 1 cup water as per desired consistency.

5)Now dash in  salt,turmeric powder and red chilli powder mix well and let the dal simmer for 5 to 8 min.

6)Have a great dal with rotis/rice.

P.S:Be cautious when frying the mango and see it does not get burnt.A small burn can ruin the entire taste of dal.

Storage:Dal stays in refrigerator for 2 days.We can also freeze it if we like.I just have started this freezing technique lately.Will inform once it works