Steamed, Gluten-free and Vegan Ukdiche Modak are what you can enjoy this Ganesh. Enjoy simple and delicious Festival food and stay healthy.

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Steamed, Gluten-free and Vegan Ukdiche Modak are what you can enjoy this Ganesh. Enjoy simple and delicious Festival food and stay healthy.
by [Archana Potdar] · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments
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So if you are looking for a plant-based protein then this vegan salad, Ambe Dal is ideal for you. Hello, and welcome to The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen, Reinventing the Foodie in you! If you are looking to make delicious Vegan salad that can be made gluten-free too then read on. I urge you to subscribe to our newsletter so that you get all our posts. We will not spam you, promise and the subscribe link is below or on the side-bar too.
Most Indian cooking traditions have nature in mind. The use of local and seasonal foods is emphasised. Gudi Padva is also known as Ugadi. Yugadi is celebrated in Chitra, the first month of the Hindu calendar. Here in Goa, it is called saṁsāra pāḍavo / saṁsāra pāḍye. Many delicacies are made without onion and garlic.
This green mango side dish with split Bengal Gram is a delicious and easy dish. I learnt this Maharashtrian relish from my mother-in-law. It checks all the boxes for me namely it is simple, delicious and plant-based protein salad. The best part is the girls love it!
Ambe dal is a salad, a relish that is served to guests along with Panhe. Also called Kairi che dal this salad is prepared by adding grated raw and green mango to soaked Bengal gram. Your guess is right the flavours and texture are amazing!
Kairi chi Dal is a no-cook recipe the only cooking is the tempering poured on top. An easy peasy recipe that delicious and yes used the best of natures bounty.
A vegan preparation and yes ideal for you if you are following a plant-based diet. To customise it for your gluten-free diet use the rock asafoetida for the tempering or avoid the asafoetida.
Since you need raw/green mangoes Kariche Dal is prepared for Sumer festivals especially Gudi Padwa, Ram Navmi. For Haldi/turmeric kumkum, a ceremony where vermilion and turmeric is offered to married ladies, we serve Ambe dal.
Ambe dal reminds me a lot of Festive Sautikai Kosambri only there is no cucumber used in this salad.
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Mayuri Patel says
That's an interesting summer salad. Have only tried raw and soaked moong dal one. Interesting that one can enjoy raw chana dal too. With cucumber and carrot added along with raw mango Ambe Dal would definitely make a nutritious light meal.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try Mayuri it is my favourite salad.
Seema Sriram says
There is no conflict that mango and dal are perfect partners. This is so similar to the making of a thogayal, yet so different in the flavour profile.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 So true Seema.
Lata Lala says
I have heard a lot about this nutritious salad ambe dal as I stay in Maharashtra. The flavors and textures in this recipe are amazing.
I am planning to make it soon after reading your post. This looks delicious and perfect for summer season.
ArchanaPotdar says
Please do try Lata not only it is nutritious its tasty too.
Sapana Behl says
I have never tried making dal with mangoes. Reading your post I must say, I am tempted to try this amazing combination as I love raw mangoes and I love dals as well.
ArchanaPotdar says
Please do try Sapana you will be blown away by the flavours.
Pavani says
This is such an interesting recipe with mango and lentils. So easy to make and sounds so delicious. Will have to make this salad sometime soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try, Pavani you will love it.
Poonam bachhav says
Ambe dal is definitely a healthy and delightful Summer salad using raw mango. My family loves it to the core. It is must on the Chaitra navratra haldi kumkum menu !
ArchanaPotdar says
True, Poonam that is the reason I love Chaitra navratra haldi kumkum.
Shobha Keshwani says
Ambe dal salad sounds interesting. This will make a healthy accompaniment with meals with the added ingredients. Rawmango will give it a lovely tanginess to it. I will give it a try sometime.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.
Priya Vj says
I loved this Ambe Dal recipe. It is so close to the kosambari we make for ram navami as prasad. The best part is the pulsing of the dhalls,makes it easier for elderly people to enjoy this salad . This time for Tamil New year's or Ram Navmi i am definitely going to make this .
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, do try Priya.
Jayashree T.Rao says
This salad sounds so delicious with the addition of grated raw mango it. Its the season of raw mango, I must make it Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Jayashree do make it. Your kids will love it.
Sujata Roy says
Ambe dal looks absolutely delicious. A completely new recipe for me. I would love to try it soon with grated cucumber as you suggested. This nutritious and filling salad with dal is perfect for dinner.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Sujata will love your fedback.
Mina Joshi says
Your ambe dal recipe looks delicious. It's perfect timing as we have a lot of raw mangoes in the shops and your recipe sounds exciting . I like the way you add the tadka at the end.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Enjoy Mina. SHare your feedback too waiting for it.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
What an interesting recipe this is for a sweet and sour lentil salad. I have made something similar with yellow moong dal, but this sounds even delicious. Thanks for the detailed recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
You are welcome, Sandhya.
Swati says
What an interesting recipe with raw mangoes and lentils.. sounds so good and refreshing.. perfect side with dal rice for me..
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 try it, you will love it.