Ambat Varan

Ingredients list for Ambat Varan

• 100 grams Split Pigeon Pea
• 1 Tamarind Ball
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 medium Onion finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• a pinch Asafoetida
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Jaggery grated
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 3 Green chillies finely chopped
• 5-6 Curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Add half cup water to tamarind and extract pulp.
2. Add pigeon pea, half of the turmeric powder, onion, red chilli powder, asafoetida, one tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker. Add two and half cups of water and pressure cook for five whistles.
3. Mash the dal once the pressure is completely released.
4. Add tamarind pulp, jaggery and mix well.
5. Heat remaining oil in a non stick pan. Add mustard seeds, once they splutter, add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, sauté for half minute. Add garlic paste and sauté for one minute more.
6. Add remaining chilli powder, turmeric powder. Add the cooked dal and mix well.
7. Add salt. Boil for one minute and serve hot.