Solapuri Amti

Ingredients list for Solapuri Amti

• 2 cups Split pigeon peas (toovar dal) , cooked
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 10-12 Curry leaves
• 10-12 cloves Garlic , crushed
• 2 medium Tomatoes , chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Kala masala
• 2 teaspoons Kanda lasun masala
• 3 tbsps + to garnish Fresh coriander leaves , chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coconut , scraped
• to serve Steamed rice

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and sauté till the seeds splutter. Add asafoetida and curry leaves and mix well.
2. Add garlic and sauté till brown. Add tomatoes and mix well. Add salt, mix and cook for 3-4 minutes or till the tomatoes turn pulpy.
3. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, kala masala and kanda-lasoon masala and mix well.
4. Add cooked toor dal and mix well. Add 1 cup water, mix and cook for 4-5 minutes.
5. Add coriander leaves and coconut and mix well. Switch the heat off.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.