Mango Daal

Pigeon peas cooked with raw mango and Indian spices

Tuvar /Arhar daal is the favourite daal of my community.This Tuvar daal and rice combo is served on a regular basis for lunch ,though moong and masoor daals are used in between to change the taste and to add some variety,but arhar/tuvar daal is prefered any time.I have also posted that- tuvar daal Up style
I always use lemon juice to add sourness in tuvar daal but during summer season when raw mangoes are easily available I use raw mangoes insted of lemon juice.This mango wali daal  goes very well with steamed rice and roti ,a spoon ful of melted ghee on top and it taste wonderful.
My mother makes the best tuvar daal,so today I am sharing my mothers recipe of making mango tuvar daal

Preparation time-10 minutes
cooking time-20 minutes
serve-4

INGREDINETS-

• Tuvar daal /Arhar//Pigeon pea-1 cup
• Raw mango,peeled and chopped- 1 cup
• Tomato,chopped-1
• Green chili,chopped-2
• Ginger,chopped-1 inch
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Chili powder-1 tsp
• Coriander powder-1 tsp
• Sugar- 1 tsp
• Salt- to taste

Tempring-

• Ghee- 1.5 tbsp
• Mustard seeds/Rai-1 tsp
• Fennel seeds/saunf-1/2tsp
• Fenugreek seeds/Methi dana-1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves-8
• Whole red chilies-4

PROCEDURE-

1. Wash and soak tuvar daal in water for 15 minutes.
2. Add the soaked daal,1.5 cup water,chopped tomato,chopped mango-3/4 cup,chopped green chilies,turmeric and 1 tsp of cooking oil in the pressure cooker.
3. Pressure cook for 3- 4 whistles on medium flame or cook till  done(soft to touch)
4. Open the cooker when cool down completely and then slightly mash the daal
5. Now add the remaining 1/4 cup chopped mango,salt,chili powder,coriander powder,sugar and ginger.
6. Add  2 cup water(or according to the thickness you want) mix well and let the daal simmer for approx.10 minutes .
7. Tempering-heat ghee in a small pan ,then add mustard ,fenugreek and fennel seeds.
8. When mustard start crackling add asafoetida,curry leaves and whole red chilies.
9. Pour this tempering on the boiling daal.
10. Simmer for a minute and then add chopped fresh coriander.
11. Serve hot with boiled rice and a spoonful of ghee on top.