Khatti Dal
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| Course | Main |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Telangana |
| Main ingredients | Dal, Tamarind |
Khatti Dal (Telugu: కట్టీ దాల్, Urdu: کھٹی دال) is a food originating in South Asia and central to Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a type of dal made using Masoor dal or Toor dal. The Urdu word khatti (کھٹی) literally means "sour".[1] It refers to the tangy taste which is essential to the dish brought about by adding tamarind. Khatti dal is typically served with rice and other meat or vegetable dishes.