Ambe Dal recipe
Ambe Dal is a traditional Maharashtrian preparation, specially made during these hot summer days when green Mangoes are abundant. It’s super quick and easy to make and requires just a few easily available ingredients.
Course
side dish
Cuisine
maharashtrian
Servings
2-3
servings
Servings
2-3
servings
Ingredients
1
cup
Chana dal water
(split Bengal gram) soaked in for 5-6 hours
1/2
mango
unripe , peeled and grated (depending on the tartness the amount can be adjusted)
1/2
tsp
sugar
to taste
salt
For the tadka (tempering)
1
tsp
mustard seeds
1
tsp
cumin seeds
5 – 6
curry leaves
Pinch
asafoetida
of
2 – 3
chillies
dry Red broken into pieces
Instructions
Rinse and Drain the soaked Chana dal.
Grind the dal coarsely in a blender .
Add the grated mango, salt and sugar .
In a small wok/pan heat the oil.
Add the mustard seeds and once they splutter add the cumin seeds.
Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and the red chillies.
Add this tadka over the Mango Dal mixture and mix nicely .
Cool and serve on a banana leaf along with Aam Panha. I love to u2018cool this dal in the refrigerator for half an hour and then serve.
Recipe Notes