Hyderabadi Khatti Dal Recipe (Hyderabadi Tangy Lentil Curry)
Hyderabadi Khatti Dal is a delicious tangy dal preparation tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin, dry red chilies and garlic having balanced flavour of sourness and spiciness. Hyderabadi khatti dal couples up beautifully with steamed rice, pickle, side with any dry veggie preparation. Although we have used Toor dal, you can use even Masoor dal (red lentils) for making this Khatti dal. Traditionally for sourness, tamarind pulp is used but you can substitute it with lemon juice too. But, the sourness that elevates this dal's flavour is best with tamarind making it the best khatti dal ever.
Ingredients
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1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
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1 Tomato
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finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Garlic
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crushed
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1/2 teaspoon Ginger
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grated
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3/4 teaspoon Green Chillies
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chopped
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2-1/2 Tamarind Water
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Ingredients for Seasoning
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1 teaspoon Oil
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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3 cloves Garlic
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sliced
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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few
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for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Hyderabadi Khatti Dal Recipe, first clean and wash the dal well under running water
Step 2
In a pressure cooker, add washed dal, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, green chili, tomatoes salt and 2 cups of water
Step 3
Cover the pressure cooker and cook until you hear a couple of whistles
Step 4
After a couple of whistles, turn the heat to low and cook for 3 minutes approximately and turn off the heat
Step 5
Allow the pressure in the cooker release naturally
Step 6
Once the pressure has released, open the cooker
Step 7
When the dal is done, whisk the dal well to make it smooth
Step 8
Add tamarind water to the dal and bring the Khatti dal to a brisk boil
Step 9
Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and set the dal to simmer
Step 10
Next we will prepare the seasoning
Step 11
In a small tadka pan heat oil in medium heat
Step 12
Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 13
Once it Add garlic and fry until it starts getting golden brown
Step 14
Add curry leaves and red chilies, fry for another few seconds
Step 15
Pour the tadka over the dal and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes
Step 16
Once done, turn off the heat and the Hyderabadi Khatti Dal recipe is ready
Step 17
Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste
Step 18
Pour the dal into a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve warm
Step 19
Serve the Hyderabadi Khatti Dal along with Steamed Rice, Kathirikai Roast (brinjal roast) and papad
Step 20