Aamti


Course : Indian
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup yellow gram dal

1 stalk curry leaves

1 piece bay leaf

3 whole cloves

2 medium green chillies

1/2 tablespoon coriander finely chopped

1 teaspoon black maharashtrian masala -- (refer masalas)

1/4 teaspoon garam masala

1/4 teaspoon dhania -- (coriander seed) turmeric powder

1 teaspoon salt to taste

4 cups water

1 tablespoon oil or ghee

1/2 teaspoon cumin and mustard seeds
 

Preparation / Directions:


Wash and soak dal for 15 minutes. Pressure cook till very soft (4 whistles). Cool cooker and remove. Drain water from dal and save. Grind dal to a fine paste either on stone or in a mixie. Mix with water and residual water of dal. Blend well till smooth. Heat oil in a deep saucepan. Add seeds, curry leaves, allow to splutter. Add slit chillies, cloves, bayleaf, and saute one minute. Make paste of masalas in 1/4 cup water. Add paste, fry further one minute. Add dal. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add chopped coriander. Serve hot with puran polis (refer) Making time:30 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time) Makes: 5-6 servings Shelflife: Best fresh


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