Amti [ Maharashtrian Toor Daal ]

Ingredients :

• Toor daal - 1 cup
• Jaggery - 2 tsp
• Tamarind paste - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
• Kala masala - 1 1 / 2 tsp

For seasoning :

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1 / 4 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Grated fresh coconut - 2 tsp
• Curry leaves - little
• Onion -1 big [ finely chopped ]
• Garlic flakes 2 [ finely chopped ]
• Coriander leaves - little [ for garnishing ]

Method :

Wash the daal well. Cook in  plenty of water on medium heat till soft or cook in pressure cooker. Heat the  oil. Add seasoning, chopped onion, garlic and curry leaves, fry till the onion become brown. Then add the cooked daal and stir well. Add salt, jaggery,tamarind paste, grated coconut, and kala masala. Add some more water if required. Bring to boil in low flame. Allow to boil for 10 minutes. Then remove from the gas and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.Serve with roti, tepla.

Note :

Mung or masoor daal can be used instead of toor daal.