Solapuri Amti

Main ingredients	Split pigeon peas (toor dal), Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Garlic, Tomatoes, Kala masala, Kanda lasoon masala, Fresh coconut
Cuisine	Maharashtrian
Course	Dals and kadhis
Prep time	15-20 minutes
Cook time	10-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

 

Ingredients

 

·         2 cups cooked split pigeon peas (toor dal)

·         2 tbsps oil

·         1 tsp mustard seeds

·         1 tsp cumin seeds

·         ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)

·         10-12 curry leaves

·         10-12 garlic cloves, crushed

·         2 medium tomatoes, chopped

·         Salt to taste

·         ½ tsp red chilli powder

·         ¼ tsp turmeric powder

·         1 tsp kala masala

·         2 tsps kanda-lasoon masala

·         3 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish

·         2 tbsps scraped fresh coconut

·         Steamed rice to serve

 

Method

 

1.      Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds. 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.

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.      Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.