Green Mango Dal is a delicious Indian-style lentil dish made using green raw mangoes, lentils, and a few spices. It is made especially in summers when mangoes are in season. Serve it with rice or chapati for a hearty meal.
Rinse toor dal with water and add it to an instant pot along with green mangoes, turmeric powder, and 3 cups of water.
Tip – You can also add the mango pit while cooking the dal. It is fun to suck them once the dal is ready.
Secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 10 minutes.
Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid of the instant pot.
Mash the cooked dal lightly with the back of a ladle.
Temper The Dal
Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
When the ghee is hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafetida, and dry red chilies, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
Add red chili powder to the pan and immediately pour the cooked dal into the pan.
Add some water to thin down the dal and salt and mix well.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Bring the dal to a boil.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or phulka.
Notes
The method to cook the lentils in a traditional pressure is explained in the post above.If your green mangoes are too tart, then you can reduce their amount a bit.