Maharashtrian Style Kairichi Dal Recipe (Chana Dal and Raw Mango Hash)
The Maharashtrian Style Kairichi Dal Recipe (Chana Dal and Raw Mango Hash) is a delectable side dish well-loved in Maharashtra. It involves coarsely grinding chana dal and mixing it with grated mango and coconut. This recipe is quick to prepare, requiring minimal cooking time and few ingredients. If you happen to have extra raw mangoes at home, you can whip up this delightful dish in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal), soaked for 1 hour
- 1 Mango (Raw), grated
- 2 tablespoon Fresh coconut, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 1 Green Chilli , chopped
- 4 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped
- Salt, to taste
To temper
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
- To begin making the Maharashtrian Style Kairichi Dal Recipe, we will first soak the chana dal in water and keep for 1 hour.
- Drain the water and blitz it in the mixer till it turns into a coarse mixture.
- Heat a saucepan with oil, add mustard seeds and hing and allow it to splutter for 10 seconds.
- Add coarsely ground chana dal, grated mango, coconut, turmeric powder, green chilli and saute well.
- Add salt and check for seasoning. At the end you can finish it off by adding some chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle with grated coconut.
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