Indian food recipes: Kacha Aam Diyer Dal

By Nandini Bhushan

Bengal is known for its rich art and culture but at the same is looked upon as a pilgrimage for food lovers. Bengali cuisine offers a perfect blend of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food. The secret of the flavoursome cuisine is the unique blend of sweets and spices that gives it a distinct taste. Let us bring together a few of the popular Bengali dishes.

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Kacha Aam Diyer Dal

The sour and salty raw mango dal or kacha aam diyer dal is a quintessential summer recipe in a Bengali household. Every family has their own distinct recipe as some prefer to cook with masoor dal while others with matar dal. But one thing is common, that it is mandatory to cook this staple during the summer season as its refreshing taste with minimal spices is perfect to beat the scorching heat.

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(Serving for 4 people)

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