Mavinakayyi Tovve

Ingredients

• 1 small Raw Mango
• 1/2 cup Toor dal/pigeon pea lentils
• 1/2 Tsp Methi seeds
• 1/2 Tsp Jeera
• 1/2 Tsp Oil
• 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/4th Tsp Haldi/Turmeric powder
• 1/4th Tsp Hing/Asafoetida
• 1 or 2 Green chillies
• Salt to taste

Mavinakayyi or mango tovve is a spicy tangy dal. Its sliced raw mango cooked with toor dal/pigeon pea lentils. Its usually made in summer when raw mangos are available. People who like tangy/sour food will love this dish.

Hot rice along with this dal and your favorite pickle will make a simple yet yummy meal. 

Preparations :

• Slice raw mango as shown below.

• Cook toor dal along with methi seeds and jeera in a pressure cooker for 3-4  whistles.

Method :

• In a kadai or pan add oil and switch on the flame. Once its hot enough add mustard seeds, when it starts crackling add haldi, hing, green chillies and sliced mangos.

• Cook it for 8-10mins or until mangoes are cooked properly. You can also add little water to it.

• Once mangoes are completely cooked add dal and salt, let it boil for 2mins and then switch off the flame. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and its ready to serve.

Note :

• If mangoes are not too sour then add 1/2tsp of amchur powder.