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Mangodi Dal Tadka

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Time35 Min
DifficultyIntermediate
Serves1

One of the most comforting foods that can be had at any time of the day and simply tops the list of homemade delicacies is the dal tadka recipe! Dal is one such dish that is prepared on a regular basis in almost every Indian household! Here, we have come up with an interesting mangodi dal tadka recipe that you must definitely try out! While we have heard about dal fry, dal tadka, dal makhana, pako ... di dal, etc. we are sure you would have rarely heard about Mangodi dal tadka recipe. This authentic mangodi dal tadka recipe is a traditional Lucknowi delicacy that can be easily made with all the available ingredients at home! Check out our recipe blog to find a detailed mangodi dal tadka video for a step by step cooking instructions. The addition of mangodi or moong vadi is one of the main ingredients in this recipe which makes it different from the regular dal preparations. This restaurant-style mangodi dal tadka recipe can be served hot with parathas, steamed rice, biriyani, pulao, rotis, etc. Prepare this mangodi dal tadka at home and serve it as a main course along with your full course menu or simply relish it with some hot rice on a lazy Sunday afternoon when you crave for tasty food and don’t feel like making anything grand!

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre273 Cal273 Cal273 Cal273 Cal
  • 13gProtein
  • 8gFat
  • 36gCarbs
  • 8gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Toor Dal

Toor Dal

0.5 cups

Yellow Moong Dal

Yellow Moong Dal

0.25 cups

Mangodi

Mangodi

0.25 cups

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

0.5 tablespoons

Cumin

Cumin

1 pinch

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds

1 pinch

Asafoetida/hing

Asafoetida/hing

1 pinch

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Deggi Mirch Powder

Deggi Mirch Powder

1 pinch

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Fruits & Vegetables

Onion

Onion

0.5 unit

Tomato

Tomato

0.25 unit

Other

Garlic

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

0.25 cups

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

0.5 teaspoons

Water

Water

0.5 glasss

Directions
1
Boil Toor Dal and Moong Dal with Turmeric Powder in it.
2
In a pan heat Oil, add Cumin, Hing & Fennel Seeds and let it crackle.
3
Add chopped Garlic, chopped Green Chili, chopped Onions and cook until onions are light brown.
4
Add Wadi and stir fry till light brown.
5
Add Turmeric Powder, Jeera Powder and Degi Mirch Powder and saute.
6
Now add chopped Tomato and Salt and cook it till tomatoes are soft and mushy.
7
Add boiled Dal, Salt to taste and cook it for some time.
8
At last add fresh chopped Coriander and Lemon Juice and mix it well.
9
Serve it hot in a bowl.
Health benefits of Mangodi Dal Tadka
A traditional and versatile recipe, this mangodi dal tadka is loaded with many health benefits! This dal recipe is made with two most nutritious and delicious combinations of dal – toor dal and moong dal! The major ingredient of the recipe is toor dal or arhar dal which is loaded with many positive health benefits. It is an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, and fibre. It is also rich in iron, folic acid, calcium, which is considered vital for fetal growth and development and also helps prevent birth defects. Moong dal on the other hand aids in weight loss helps in the proper functioning of cholecystokinin hormone, improves heart health, prevents diabetes, improves digestion, boosts blood circulation, and is rich in potassium, iron, and other vital nutrients. All other spices and condiments in the recipe contribute towards the overall nutritional content of the recipe!

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