Tok Dal | Kancha Aam diye Toker Dal
Tok Dal aka Kancha Aam diye Toker Dal is a Summer special Bengali no onion no garlic vegan lentil soup prepared with green mangoes.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 254kcal
Cost: Rs 100
Ingredients
- 100 g Red Lentil/ Masoor Dal
- 2 Green Mangoes
- 1 Green Chili
- 1 Tsp. Mustard Seed
- 1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1 Red Chili
- 3 Tsp. Sugar
- 1 Tsp. Salt or to taste
- 2 Tbsp. Mustard Oil
Instructions
- Wash Lentil thoroughly under running water 2-3 times.
- Peel the skin of the mangoes and cut into long strips after discarding the seed.
- Heat oil in a Pressure Cooker.
- Temper the oil with Mustard Seed and Dry Red Chili.
- Add Green Mango strips and cook for a minute after adding half of the salt and turmeric powder.
- Now add Red lentil followed by 2.5 cups of water followed by the remaining Turmeric Powder.
- Add Sugar as well and adjust salt.
- Cover the cooker and put the vent weight.
- Keep the flame on the lower side and cook until 3 whistles come out.
- Switch the flame off and wait until the pressure drops completely.
- Open the lid and mix with a ladle.
- Serve it with hot steamed rice and a hearty side of Aloo Bhaja or Aloo Bhate.
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Notes
- You may increase or decrease mangoes based on how sour you want the dal. For 100g Lentil; 1-2 mangoes work fine.
- You can add a few green chilies as well.
- Some people add ginger as well, however, I prefer the tok dal as simple as possible and dominated with the flavor of green mangoes.
- Increase or decrease the sugar based on your need. You can skip it altogether as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 585mg | Fiber: 10.6g | Sugar: 48.6g
