Tur Dal Amti

Ingredients list for Tur Dal Amti

• 1 cup Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal)
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1/4 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 1 small Onion chopped
• 2 Green chillies slit
• a pinch Asafoetida
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Jaggery (gur) grated
• 2 teaspoons Tamarind pulp
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Goda masala
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1 tablespoon Scraped coconut

Method

1. Pressure-cook the dal with two cups of water for three to four whistles. Open the lid when the pressure has reduced. Mash with back of a round ladle.
2. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté. When they begin to change colour add onion, green chillies and asafoetida and sauté till lightly browned.
3. Add the cooked dal and two cups of water. Mix well and bring to a boil.
4. Lower the heat, add salt, jaggery, tamarind pulp, red chilli powder and goda masala and simmer for four to five minutes.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and coconut and serve hot.

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