Amti - Maharashtrian Style Tuvar Dal with Kokum and Coconut
Amti is a Mharashtrian style tuvar dal flavoured with coconut, Goda Masala, and Kokum.
Ingredients
- 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.