Khatti Dal (Tangy Lentil Curry)
144 10 mins 1 Servings
Khatti Dal is a traditional Indian lentil dish known for its tangy flavor, typically made with split yellow lentils (moong dal) and flavored with ingredients like tamarind, lemon, or yogurt. This healthy and delicious dish is often enjoyed with rice or flatbreads, offering a comforting and nutritious meal.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Medium Bowl - 140.0 gm
161 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 22.01 gm
- Protein 3.74 gm
- Fat 4.14 gm
- Fiber 4.24 gm
Ingredients

Tur Dal
1/8 Cup (26.5175 gm)

Onion
1.0 Chopped Tbsp (8.02 gm)

Tomato
1.0 Chopped Tbsp (12.57 gm)

Tamarind
1.0 Tsp (4.7 gm)

Kadi Patta
3.0 Number (0.33 gm)

Jeera
1/2 Tsp (1.185 gm)

Red Chilly
1/4 Powder Tsp (0.54 gm)

Haldi
1/4 Tsp (0.6 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Oil
1.0 Tsp (3.31 ml)

Water
As Required (70.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 Soak & cook 1/8 cup tur dal and keep aside.
- Step 2 In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil, add 1/2 tsp jeera, and 3 kadi patta and let it crackle.
- Step 3 Add 1 tbsp each of chopped onion and tomato.
- Step 4 Saute all the ingredients well.
- Step 5 Then, add 1/4 tsp each of haldi, red chilli powder and salt and saute.
- Step 6 Add the cooked tur dal and 1 tsp tamarind paste and mix well.
- Step 7 Give a Nestle twist by sprinkling some black sesame seeds on top and khatti dal is ready to be served.
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