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Maharashtrian Amti Dal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup toovar dal
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp seedless tamarind
  • 2 tsp goda masala
  • 1 tsp jaggery grated
  • 2 tbsp grated coconut
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 green chili slit
  • ¼ tsp hing
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

  1. Soak tamarind in hot water for 20 mins, squeeze the pulp from the soaked tamarind and keep aside.
  2. Wash and pressure cook the dal for 7 to 8 whistles in 2 cups of water and a pinch of turmeric.
  3. When the pressure in the cooker settles down, open the lid and mash the dal with a masher. keep aside.
  4. Heat ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds, asafetida, curry leaves, green chilies and let them crackle..
  5. Add the dal and 1/4 cup water and stir well.
  6. Season with goda masala, jaggery, tamarind pulp, coconut, and salt.
  7. Simmer for 10-12 minutes with frequent stirring.
  8. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.