Odiya Toor Dal with Dry Mango - Pigeon Peas - Red Gram - Arhar Dal - Gungo peas recipe

toor dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and cooks faster, while split peas are often more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

Take a pressure cooker and add toor dal.

Add dry mango pieces to the dal for flavor.

Add water to the pressure cooker for cooking the dal.

Heat oil in a pan.

Once the oil is heated, add cumin seeds.

Add red chili and green chili to the pan.

Fry the chilies until they are fragrant.

Add chopped onion to the pan and fry until slightly browned.

Add tomato pieces to the pan and fry until well mixed with the onions.

Combine the boiled dal with the fried mixture in the pan.

Add turmeric powder, salt, and a small amount of sugar (optional).

Mix well and add cumin powder last.

Serve the toor dal with dry mango.

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