Aam Dal

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Ingredients

	1/2 cup	Moong Dal
	1 cup	Mango , ripe, peeled and diced
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Sugar
	—	Salt , to taste
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Ghee
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the moong dal in a pan over medium heat until it turns light golden brown.
2. 2 Wash the roasted dal thoroughly under running water.
3. 3 In a pot, combine the washed dal, water, and turmeric powder. Bring to a boil.
4. 4 Reduce the heat and simmer until the dal is cooked and soft.
5. 5 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
6. 6 Add the slit green chilies to the oil and sauté for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the diced mango to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly soft.
8. 8 Add the cooked mango mixture to the pot of dal.
9. 9 Stir in sugar and salt to taste, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
10. 10 Finish with a teaspoon of ghee and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
11. 11 Serve hot with steamed rice.