Solapuri Amti

Toor dal can be made in various ways with different masalas and tempering. This is a Maharashtrian speciality that is bursting with flavour and taste. The medley of ingredients raises this dal to an enhanced level. Serve it with steamed rice and enjoy.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 17 Apr 2024 in Recipes Dals and Kadhis

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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 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
10-12 curry leaves
10-12 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon red chilli powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon kala masala
2 teaspoons kanda-lasoon masala
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish
2 tablespoons scraped fresh coconut
Steamed rice to serve

Method

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.
Add garlic and sauté till brown. Add tomatoes and mix well. Add salt, mix and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, kala masala and kanda-lasoon masala and mix well.
Add cooked toor dal and mix well. Add 1 cup water, mix and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add coriander leaves and coconut and mix well. Switch the heat off.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.

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