Ambe dal

Instructions

1. This recipe will make 3-4 servings.
2. Wash the Chana Dal thoroughly with water and soak it for 4-5 hours.
3. Soak and grind 1 date in 2 tbsp of water to prepare fresh date extract.
4. In a mortar and pestle, crush the Chana Dal, cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves together.
5. Add grated raw mango to the dal mixture. Adjust the quantity based on the sourness level desired.
6. Add salt, fresh date syrup, grated coconut, and finely chopped coriander leaves.
7. In a small kadhai, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
8. Then add hing, curry leaves, and haldi powder. Let it cool down slightly.
9. Pour this tempering over the dal mixture and mix well.
10. Ambe Dal is now ready to be served hot.