Amti (Maharashtrian Lentil)

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Amti (Maharashtrian Lentil)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/2 cup tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentil) soaked for 30 minutes


  • 2 tbsp. oil


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds


  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. goda masala


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 2-3 green chilies, slit


  • 2-3 tbsp. fresh grated coconut


  • 1 tsp. sugar / jaggery


  • 1 tomato, chopped


  • 1 tsp. tamarind paste mixed with 1/2 cup water

Directions

  • Pressure cook the soaked dal in 1 1/2 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Add salt and whisk well. Adjust water accordingly depending on the consistency desired.
  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds and cumin seeds. After it stops spluttering add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, curry leaves and green chilies. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the coconut along with the sugar and goda masala. Fry for a minute on a medium flame. Then add the tomatoes and the tamarind water. Simmer till the tomatoes are mashed.