Amti Recipe (Amti Dal)
Maharashtrian amti recipe – Amti, in this context, refers to any curry or dal dish that incorporates an acidic element, such as tamarind.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Arhar dal (toor dal or split pigeon peas)
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 ½ cups Water
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon OIl
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 3-4 Curry leaves
- 2 Green chilies chopped finely
Instructions
- Wash the toor dal under running cold water till water runs clear.
- Soak the dal in enough water for at least 30 minutes.
- Then discard the soaking water. Add dal to pressure cooker with turmeric powder and 1 ½ cups of water.
- Close the lid, put the weight on, turn the heat on medium.
- Pressure cooks it for 3-4 whistles. Let the pressure go down by itself then open the cover.
- Add another 1 cup of water or as required. Mash the dal well so it will smooth. I have used hand blender; you can use mixer or magic bullet.
- Now turn the heat on medium and let the dal simmer.
- Now on another stove, heat the oil in small tadka pan.
- Once hot add mustard seeds and let them pop.
- Then add green chilies and curry leaves. Cook for 30-40 seconds.
- Immediately add the tadka to the mashed dal. Mix well.
- Add other ingredients one by one. Add jaggery, tamarind paste, goda masala and salt.
- Mix well and let it simmer for 10 minutes on low to medium heat.
- Then turn off the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 12.8gProtein: 2.6gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 593mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 7g
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