2small raw mangoes or 1 medium sized raw mango,sliced
2 to 3drumsticks,chopped in 3 to 4 inch pieces
1medium to large tomato,diced
2tablespoonsfreshly grated coconut- optional
1 to 1.25 cups water,for cooking mangoes and drumsticks or add as required
½ to ⅔ cupwater to be added to the dal later to get the consistency you want- optional
2tablespoonschopped coriander leaves,for garnish
salt as required
for tempering
2tablespoonsoil
½teaspoonmustard seeds
1teaspooncumin seeds
3tablespoonschopped onions
2 to 3small to medium sized garlic cloves,crushed lightly
1 to 2green chilies,chopped
1 to 2dry red chiles,halved and deseeded
1sprig of curry leaves
a pinch of asafoetida(hing)
Instructions
pressuring cooking lentils
Pick and rinse the lentils couple of times in water.
Pressure cook the lentils with water, chopped onions, a pinch of asafoetida and turmeric till the dal is cooked completely. Mash the dal and keep aside.
cooking drumsticks and raw mangoes
In a pan heat oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds and fry them till they get browned.
Add chopped onions. Sauté the onions till they soften and turn translucent.
Now add the crushed garlic, curry leaves, green chilies, red chilies and a pinch of asafoetida.
Fry till the raw aroma from garlic goes away or garlic turn light golden. Now add the tomatoes and sauté for a minute. Then add the chopped unripe mangoes and drumsticks. Add salt as per taste.
Add 1 to 1.25 cups water or as required. Mix well.
Do check in between when the drumsticks are cooking. If the water is less or dries up and the drumsticks are not yet cooked, then add some water and continue to cover and cook.
making mango drumstick dal
When the drumsticks have cooked and tender, then add the mashed dal. Mix very well. Simmer till the entire dal comes to a boil. Stir at intervals. If dal looks thick, then add some water.
Finally add some freshly grated coconut to the dal. Simmer for a minute or two.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve the dal with steamed rice.
Notes
You can also make this dal without onions and garlic. Add some ginger instead to the dal.
Also you can make the consistency of the dal as per your choice. Add less water later for a thicker consistency and vice versa.