Mangodi ki Dal
by Tarla Dalal
mangodi ki dal recipe | Rajasthani mangodi ki dal | healthy mangodi dal with tomatoes | with 25 amazing images.
mangodi ki dal is a traditional Rajasthani dal. Learn to make healthy mangodi dal with tomatoes.
Since fresh vegetables are rare in the deeper desert regions of Rajasthan, it is common to cook dals like mangodi ki dal and subzis with dried and preserved vegetables or dal dumplings.
Combined with the right amount of spices, and typically cooked with ghee, these transform into mouth-watering fare, as in the case of the mangodi ki dal.
Here, moong dal mangodi combines with tomatoes, ginger-green chilli paste and some common spice powders, to give rise to an irresistible Rajasthani mangodi ki dal accompaniment for hot rice or rotis.
See our easy recipe for moong dal mangodi or you can buy it easily in stores or on amazon.
To complete a healthy Rajasthani meal, have mangodi ki dal with bajra or jowar roti.
Enjoy mangodi ki dal recipe | Rajasthani mangodi ki dal | healthy mangodi dal with tomatoes | with step by step photos.
Mangodi ki Dal recipe - How to make Mangodi ki Dal
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Makes 6 servings
For Mangodi ki Dal
1 cup coarsely coarsely crushed moong dal mangodi
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
salt to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For mangodi ki dal
- For mangodi ki dal
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- When the seeds crackle, add the crushed mangodi and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and 2½ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add 1½ cups of water and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}mangodi ki dal{/span} hot garnished with coriander.
like mangodi ki dal
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like mangodi ki dal recipe | Rajasthani mangodi ki dal | healthy mangodi dal with tomatoes | then see our Rajasthani sabzi recipes and some recipes we love below.
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- methi mangodi recipe | Rajasthani methi mangodi sabzi | healthy moong ki wadi with fenugreek |
- moong dal mangodi recipe | Rajasthani moong dal wadi | how to make moong dal mangori | non fried mangodi |
what is mangodi ki dal made of ?
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what is mangodi ki dal made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for mangodi ki dal.
mangodi
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You can buy moong dal mongodi directly from the your local market. Or see how to make moong dal mangodi recipe . Here we have sun dried the mangodi for 2 days.
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You coarsely crush the mongodi to use in the methi mangodi sabji.
making mangodi ki dal
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Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add 1 cup coarsely crushed moong dal mangodi.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 2½ cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve hot garnished with coriander.
pro tips for mangodi ki dal
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Mangodi ki Dal is rich in Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Thiamine, Vitamin B2, Protein.
- Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 21% of RDA.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 16% of RDA.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% of RDA.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 9% of RDA.
- Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 8% of RDA.
Energy | 85 cal |
Protein | 4.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 11.3 g |
Fiber | 1.9 g |
Fat | 2.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 118.9 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin C | 8.3 mg |
Folic Acid | 31.4 mcg |
Calcium | 27.3 mg |
Iron | 0.8 mg |
Magnesium | 22 mg |
Phosphorus | 6.3 mg |
Sodium | 8 mg |
Potassium | 238.6 mg |
Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Mangodi ki dal is made by me at home at times when I am bored with the everyday dal.A good change recipe.