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Published: Apr 19, 2021 · Modified: Apr 19, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Mango Dal | Toor Dal with Raw Mango

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Raw mangoes along with simple spices make this Mango dal recipe the simplest and delicious dal ever. Serve the mango toor dal with some poori and rice to make it a meal.

This recipe for raw mango dal is made with tuvar dal / toor dal which is the one frequently used in the South Indian cuisine for making sambar and rasam. The seasonings are very simple and add a lot of flavor to the dal.

Mango dal with seasoning on top

I first made this recipe when I cooked one of my first thali post. I had cooked a simple Uttar Pradesh Thali and the highlight of this whole platter is that it is entirely made without onion or garlic. There are many occasions and festival days when we cook meals without using onion and garlic. This thali is just perfect for those days.

Writing all these recipes as a part of my Uttar Pradesh Thaali is bringing so many memories of the years, we lived in Kanpur and Lucknow. The richness of the food and warmth in the people was more than enough to make anyone happy.

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We had the privilege to make some very good friends during our stay there and also learned a lot about cultural similarities and differences.

UP Thali recipes

Aloo Ka Halwa
Hari Mirch ki tipore
Benarasi Aloo Matar
Poori
Rice
Kesar Malai Lassi

Uttar Pradesh Thaali with poori, rice, dal, subzi and pickle

Today I made it again after I got my hands on some fresh raw mangoes. The list for the recipes to make with raw mango is becoming bigger and bigger. The first recipe I immediately make after getting raw mango is the Mango pachadi. My boys love the sweet pachadi made with raw mangoes and jaggery.

The next recipe is the cut mango pickle also known as menthiya mangai urugai. I got a few raw mangoes this week and I was able to save one to make this Mango Dal recipe. I served it with poori, jeera rice and a mixed vegetable curry for lunch.

Mango toor dal with rice and vegetables on side

This simple dal is seasoned in ghee. If making it vegan, use coconut oil instead of ghee. I also cook the dal in Instant pot. You could use pressure cooker to cook the dal as well.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Ingredients labeled to use for mango dal recipe

Check the recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact measurements and printable detailed recipe.

Lentil / dal - I make this mango dal using toor dal / split pigeon peas also known as tuvaram paruppu in Tamil. We can make the same with moong dal or masoor dal and also with a combination of lentils.

Raw Mango - Use green raw mangoes that are peeled and chopped for the recipe.

Vegetables - I used couple of tomatoes, green chilies and ginger to my dal.

Spices - I used turmeric powder and salt when cooking the lentils. I also use a little suagr to balance the sour flavor.

Seasoning ingredients - We need oil or ghee to season the dal. If Vegan, skip the ghee and use oil. Coconut oil is a good choice in that case. We season with mustard seeds, fennel seeds (saunf), Fenugreek seeds (methi dana), Asafetida, dry red chilies, red chili powder and curry leaves

Step by step process

  • Wash the dal well and soak in water for about 15-20 minutes. This helps to soften the dal a bit and allows it to cook faster. This step is optional and if in a hurry, you could skip.
  • I cook the dal in Instant pot using the pot in pot technique. We could cook it directly inside the inner pot of the Instant pot as well. Place the lentils, chopped mango pieces, ginger, green chilies and turmeric in a bowl. Add about 3 cups of water as well.
  • I cooked it in high pressure for 15 minutes. We could cook it in pressure cooker as well for 4 to 5 whistles.
  • Once the instant pot is done cooking and the pressure releases naturally, mash the dal to the required consistency. I like to leave little chunks of mango pieces, but if preferred, you could mash it completely.
Process shot to cook lentils for dal
  • In the meantime, heat ghe or oil in a small pan and add all the seasonings ingredients.
  • Let it fry well and then add it to the simmering dal. Garnish with cilantro.
Adding seasoning to the dal.
  • Serve hot with rice and ghee!
Mango toor dal in a bowl with rice and vegetables in background

Expert tips

  • Soak the dal for few minutes to cook it soft.
  • Use firm raw mango for the maximum flavor. Slightly ripe mango might render a little sweetness to the dal.
  • This recipe is made with toor dal, but works well with moong dal and masoor dal as well. I also make it sometimes with a mixture of lentils.
  • If mango is not sour enough, squeeze a little lemon juice in the end to make it tangy.

Frequetly asked questions

Can I make it with any other lentil?

I have made the recipe using toor dal / pigeon peas. We can use moong dal, masoor dal or a combination of all three lentils as well.

Is Mango dal Vegan?

I have used ghee for seasoning the mango dal. If making it vegan, season the dal using coconut oil instead of ghee.

How to serve Mango dal?

Mango dal tastes delicious with rice. I served with Jeera rice and mixed vegetable curry. It is also a great side with poori.

mango dal

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mango dal with seasoning on top

Mango Tuvar Dal | Raw Mangoes and lentils

Raw mangoes along with simple spices make this Mango tuvar dal recipe the simplest and delicious dal recipe ever. Serve it with some poori and rice to make it a meal.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: dinner, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: North Indian, Uttar pradesh
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tuvar dal /Thuvaram paruppu
  • 1 cup Raw mango Peeled and chopped
  • 2 large Tomato chopped
  • 3 Green chilies Chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger Grated
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • to taste Salt

TO SEASON –

  • 2 tbsp. Ghee /oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Fennel seeds/saunf
  • ½ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Asafetida
  • few Curry leaves
  • 4 Red chilies

Instructions

  • Wash the dal well and soak in water for about 15-20 minutes. This helps to soften the dal a bit and allows it to cook faster. This step is optional and if in a hurry, you could skip.
  • I cook the dal in Instant pot using the pot in pot technique. We could cook it directly inside the inner pot of the Instant pot as well. Place the lentils, chopped mango pieces, ginger, green chilies and turmeric in a bowl. Add about 3 cups of water as well.
  • I cooked it in high pressure for 15 minutes. We could cook it in pressure cooker as well for 4 to 5 whistles.
  • Once the instant pot is done cooking and the pressure releases naturally, mash the dal to the required consistency. I like to leave little chunks of mango pieces, but if preferred, you could mash it completely.
  • In the meantime, heat ghe or oil in a small pan and add all the seasonings ingredients.
  • Let it fry well and then add it to the simmering dal. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Serve hot with rice and ghee!

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Suma Gandlur says

    May 16, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    The entire meal looks very inviting and mango dal in any form is welcome in my home. This version sounds flavorful and delicious.

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  2. Srivalli Jetti says

    May 01, 2021 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    OH my the entire thali looks so fantastic Sandhya...how I wish I had this to enjoy now...:)..we make mango dal and it is mostly served with rice..never tried it with poori or roti..your plate is making me want to make it soon..

    Reply
  3. NARMADHA says

    April 30, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    The entire thali looks so inviting. Mango dal is so flavorful and makes me mouthwatering. Tomo I am making this for sure.

    Reply
  4. Vaishali says

    April 29, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    The complete meal looks super delicious, I love the mirch ke tipore , and the dal...wow.. it is something I am drooling over. The raw mango gives a unique flavour to it, absolutely amazing.

    Reply
  5. Priya Srinivasan says

    April 28, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    Mango dal looks delish sandhya! Love how simple it is to make, i m biased towards the dump and cook dishes, such a breeze! Jeera rice and mango dal sounds like a bliss combination!

    Reply
  6. Harini Rupanagudi says

    April 25, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    I was not aware of mango dal from UP. I make it in the typical Andhra style. Adding tomato, ginger and fennel seeds is totally new to me. Shall try this version for sure.

    Reply
  7. Rajani says

    April 24, 2021 at 10:51 am

    I am bookmarking this to try sandhya!

    Reply
  8. Abhijit Chakravarty says

    April 22, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    The Bengali version of your recipe is Toker Dal which is cooked with Arhar or Matar dal in Mustard oil with just minimum spices .It is simply heavenly in peak summer months. It goes very well with steamed rice and Aloo fitters .

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      April 23, 2021 at 11:42 am

      Mustard oil has its own amazing flavor. I will definitely make it soon with mustard oil 🙂 Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  9. Radha says

    April 22, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    This is a flavor rich dal. For me, dal with rice or roti is the best comforting meal. This dal perfectly fits and the addition of mango makes it even more tastier.

    Reply

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