Khatti meethi dal

Ingredients :

• Toovar dal - 1 / 2 cup
• Radish [ mooli ] - 1 / 4 cup [ cut into small pieces ]
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Salt - as required
• Poha [ rice flakes ] - 2 tbsp
• Fresh grated coconut - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 / 2 tsp
• Curry leaves - 6 to 7 leaves
• Asafoetida [ hing ] - a pinch
• Tamarind paste or raw mango - 1 / 4 cup[ cut into small pieces ]
• [ 1tbsp ]
• Grated jaggery - little
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Dhania jeera powder - 1 tsp
• Chopped coriander leaves - little [ for garnish ]

Method - :
Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside. Mix the dal, radish, mango or tamarind paste, turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistle. Wait and allow the pressure to leave, then open the lid and keep aside. Then heat a non- stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the beaten rice [ poha ] and coconut and dry roast till they turn light brown in colour. Grind in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside. Then heat the same pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida and dry roast for 30 seconds. Then add the cooked dal, jaggery, chilli powder, dhania, jeera powder, poha, coconut powder  and 1 cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

 [ An innovative dal for those who like to experiment with the magic of flavours ! Rich in iron and fibre this dal is also a healthy treat. Radish adds its distinct flavour. ]