Khatti Dal is a food originating in India and central to Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a type of dal made using Masoor dal or Toor dal. It is a popular dish in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The word khatti 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.