Raw Mango Dal

Tadka Recipe: A Tangy Summer Comfort Dal

Raw mango dal tadka recipe has a light, tangy and soothing taste that brings out the true flavour of summer. It begins with simple Aashirvaad Arhar Dal, but it gets special because of the addition of fresh raw mango, which melts down and imparts that natural tang to the dal. This combination of sourness from mango, mild sweetness from jaggery and a bit of warmth from spices makes it an ideal comfort food for the summer. This is a popular raw mango dal in many Maharashtrian and Andhra households, which is prepared when the green mangoes are first available in the market. The dal is cooked until soft and then is flavoured with jaggery, tomatoes and a simple tadka that warms up the kitchen. It goes really well with steamed rice, creating a very comforting and homely dish. Making this raw mango tadka dal recipe required a lot of slow cooking and careful balance of flavours, but no complicated steps. The addition of mango, spices and final tadka makes for a delicious combination. It has a comforting taste of homemade cooking at its finest.