Aamer Tok Dal | Kacha Aam diye toker dal | Raw mango Lentil soup
Aamer Tok Dal or Toker dal, a Bengali delicacy during Summers is a tangy and creamy lentil soup made with raw mango (kacha aam).
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup Masoor Dal/ Red lentil
- 2-3 medium Green Mango/Kacha aam/ washed, peeled and thinly sliced, discard the seed.
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2-3 Dried Red chillies
- 1-2 tsp Sugar
- Salt as per taste
- 2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Wash the masoor dal (red lentils) 4 to 5 times with water until the water runs clear.
- In a pressure cooker add the lentil along with raw mango, turmeric powder, salt, 1 tsp oil and 2 1/2 cups of water. Mix everything well.
- Now close the lid and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
- Switch off the flame and let the pressure release naturally. It will take around 10-15 minutes.
- Now let's prepare the tempering. heat oil in small pan and temper it with dried red chillies and mustard seeds.
- When it crackles, add it to the boiled dal and give it a good mix.
- You can adjust the consistency of the dal as per your liking. If you like it thin add more water and bring it boil for 2-3 more minutes. Now check the seasoning and add sugar and salt as per taste.
- Serve it hot with rice and aloo posto.