Mango Dal Recipe

Ingredients:
Tuvar or Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Mango - 1, medium, minced
Green Chillies - 3, slit
Oil/Ghee - 1 tblsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Garlic - 2 cloves, crushed (optional)
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Grind to Paste:
Coconut Gratings - 2 to 3 tblsp
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
Coriander Leaves - 1 tblsp, chopped

For Seasoning:
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli - 1, broken
Asafoetida - a pinch

Method:
1. Boil dal with sufficient water and turmeric powder.
2. When half done, add mango pieces and green chillies.
3. Simmer till dal is cooked.
4. Heat oil, add seasonings and, when done, add curry leaves and garlic.
5. Fry till browned.
6. Add ground peas, stir fry till oil surfaces.
7. Add cooked dal, cook for for 1 to 2 minutes more.
8. Serve with rice or rotis.