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Hyderabadi Khatti Dal
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱10 minsPrep Time
🔥30 minsCook Time
⏰40 minsTotal Time
👥4Serves
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Toor dal sharpened with tamarind and finished with a sizzling garlic-chilli temper — the Hyderabadi khatti dal that belongs next to rice and a dry curry.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Cook dal soft with turmeric; mash. Add tamarind water and chilli; simmer.
2
Temper garlic and spices in oil until aromatic.
3
Pour over dal; mix and serve.
Nutrition per serving
155kcal
Protein8g
Carbohydrates22g
Fat4g
Fibre5g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Tangy dal stimulates appetite without cream. Garlic temper brings flavour with little oil.
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Pro Tips
- →Balance tamarind carefully.
- →Garlic should turn golden, not black.
- →Keep medium-thin.
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Variations
- 1Add tomato.
- 2Use ghee temper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add a splash of water and a pinch of jaggery.
Yes — classic pairing with a dry side.
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