Hyderabadi Khatti Dal Recipe

Khatti dal is a Hyderabadi preparation which gets the tanginess by using a good amount of tamarind pulp. You can substitute tamarind with lemon. But traditionally tamarind is added to it. For this khatti dal, here I have used Toor dal, instead you can also use Masoor dal (split red lentil) to make it if you prefer. Both the lentils give their unique taste. Tamarind pulp hikes up the flavour of the dal to the best which a lemon can’t. So I would highly recommend you to make Khatti dal using tamarind only. To get the finest and authentic flavour of Hyderabad, . Let’s see how to make this simple yet outstanding delish dal from the Hyderabad. You Might Would also love to try : Rajasthani dal Achari turai Dal

How To make Hyderabadi Khatti dal

Clean and wash the dal well. In a pressure cooker, add dal, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, green chili, tomatoes salt and 2 cups of water. Boil for 2-3 whistle or until done. When the dal is done, whisk the dal well to make it smooth. Add tamarind pulp, water to adjust the required consistency and put the cooker back on the heat. Bring it to boil. Meanwhile, heat an oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow it to crackle. Then, add garlic and fry until it starts getting golden. Add curry leaves and red chilies, fry for another few seconds. Pour the tadka over the dal and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Dish out and garnish with green coriander leaves. Serve the khatti dal with hot steamed rice, salad, papad and pickle as a side pickle. 💓 We Love to hear back from you and appreciate your success stories ! Have you tried this “Khatti Dal Recipe”? Please feed us with your ★ star ratings and comments below. You can also FOLLOW Me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST for more fabulous recipes and updates.