Hyderabadi Khatti Dal Recipe (Hyderabadi Tangy Lentil Curry)

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