WATLI DAL l RAW MANGO WATLI DAL l BENGAL GRAM R AW MANGO WATLI DAL

Watli dal is made out of  soaked Bengal Gram, Chana dal, Kadala Parippu ground to a coarse paste and Raw mango.    It is a Maharashtrian dish made during the Mango season. It is a dry dish can be served as it is.   

 Believe me it is a lovely dish to just have it plain as it is like a Snack or can have it with Dal rice, Chapatti etc.

WATLI DAL

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

INGREDIENTS OF WATLI DAL

½ Cup Chana dal (Bengal gram, Kadala parippu)

½ Cup Chopped Mango

2 Green Chilly

2 Garlic Cloves

A small piece of Ginger (1 tsp)

A generous pinch of Asafetida

¼ Tsp Cumin seeds

¼ Tsp Turmeric powder

5 Tsp oil

1 Tsp Mustard seeds

1 Tsp  Roasted  white sesame seeds

Salt as per taste
Lime juice (optional)

Garnishing:

Chopped Green coriander ,  Grated coconut,  
Chopped Mangoes  (1 tbsp each)

Method:

Step 1 

Soak the Chana dal for 4-5 hours. Drain and keep aside.  Chop the Mango and keep aside.

Step 2

In a Mixer add the Mangoes, Chana dal, Green chilly, Garlic cloves, Ginger, Cumin seeds and grind to a coarse paste.

Step 3

Heat oil in a kadai, add the Mustard seeds and Asafetida. When it splutters, add the ground paste in it, add salt, turmeric powder and stir well.  Cook for 3 minutes, switch off gas, cover and keep for 2 minutes.  Transfer it into a bowl.  Garnish with Coriander, Grated coconut, Roasted white sesame seeds and Chopped mangoes with dash of lime.

How to serve:   

 Serve with Chapatti, Dal rice or just plain as a snack.



 NOTE:  Normally, sesame seed is not used in this.  but i tried and liked it so added in the recipe.

Variation:  you can also make corn watli dal using  boiled corns.  If mangoes are not available, you can add lime juice.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE BLOG.  EAT HEALTHY, STAY HEALTHY.
WATCH YOU TUBE; RASAVINSUVAI.  SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT.