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Amti - Maharashtrian Style Tuvar Dal with Kokum and Coconut
Aruna
Amti is a Mharashtrian style tuvar dal flavoured with coconut, Goda Masala, and Kokum.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Mains
Cuisine
Indian, Maharashtrian
Servings
4
Cups
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2/3
Cup
Tuvar Dal
3
Kokum
2
tbsp
Grated Coconut
1
Tomato
1
tsp
Goda Masala
2
tbsp
Grated Jaggery
1
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
1/4
tsp
Turmeric Powder
1
tsp
Rai or Mustard Seeds
1
tsp
Jeera or Cumin Seeds
1
Large Pinch
Hing or Asfoetida
1
tbsp
Ghee
A Few Curry Leaves
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Method to Cook the Tuvar Dal
Wash the tuvar dal well till the water runs clear.
Soak the tuvar dal in 2 cups water for about 10 minutes.
It helps the tuvar dal cooks quickly and well.
Pressure cook the dal for 4 to 5 whistles.
Mash the dal completely.
When mashed with a ladle, the dal should get completely mashed.
Set aside.
Other Preparations
Chop the tomato to fine pieces.
Method to Make Tuvar Dal Amti
In a pan, heat the ghee.
Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add the cumin seeds and fry till the change colour.
Add the curry leaves and saute for a few seconds.
Add the tomato pieces.
Stir-fry till the pieces are well-stewed and mashed.
Add the hing, turmeric, Goda masala and red chilli powder.
Mix well.
Add the mashed dal and a little water (if required).
Mix well.
Add the kokum.
Let the Tuvar Dal Amti simmer a bit till it changes colour because of the kokum.
The Amti will become darker in colour.
Turn off the heat.
Add the grated jaggery, coconut and salt.
Mix well.
Serve with rice and ghee, or then chapati.
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