Amti

Ingredients list for Amti

• 1 cup Split pigeon peas soaked
• Tamarind pulp
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 5-6 Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 1 tablespoon Jaggery (gur) grated
• 1 teaspoon Goda masala

Method

1. Pressure cook toovar dal with two cups of water and turmeric powder till three whistles are given out.
2. Heat olive oil in a kadai (wok) .Add curry leaves, mustard seeds and red chilli powder. Lower heat and once the seeds splutter add the cooked toovar dal. Stir briskly to mix well.
3. As the dal begins to boil add salt, tamarind pulp and jaggery. Stir in one cup of hot water and let the dal boil for six to eight minutes. Add goda masala and adjust consistency as per personal choice. Continue to simmer the dal for three to four minutes.
4. Serve hot with chapati (type of Indian bread) or rice.

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