India
Katachi Amti Recipe
Prep Time | 20 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Passive Time | 35 minutes |
Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 cup hana dal + 3 cups water
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 5-6 Curry Leaves
- 2 pinches of asafetida
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1-2 tsp Fresh Coconut
- Salt to taste
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Instructions
- Rinse the chana dal first.
- In a pressure cooker, cook the chana dal for 6 to 7 whistles.
- Strain the cooked dal, reserving 2 tablespoons for later use.
- In a pan heat oil and crackle the mustard seeds.
- Then add the cumin seeds and sauté till they change color and are fragrant.
- Then add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder and asafetida.
- Stir and add chopped tomatoes. Sauté till the tomatoes soften.
- Add the reserved chana dal and the stock.
- Season with salt, chopped coriander leaves and add the garam masala.
- Stir well and let the katachi amti come to a boil.
- Add the coconut.
- Lower the flame and then simmer amti for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve with puran poli or steamed rice.
Recipe Notes