How to make Ambat Varan -
Popular Maharashtrian dal, cooked with tamarind and jaggery.
This recipe is contributed by Member Prajakta Chaudhari.
Main Ingredients : Split Pigeon Pea, Tamarind Ball
Cuisine : Maharashtrian
Course : Dals and Kadhis
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Ambat Varan Recipe Card
The Maharashtrian hospitality is legendary. The cuisine has subtle variety and strong flavours and varies from region to region. In ancient times in the more affluent homes, feasts often started at mid-day and ended when the sun set! The presentation of food was alluring with a practice to sing sacred verses to dedicate the meal to God.
Maharashtrian cuisine covers a wide range from being extremely mild to very spicy dishes. Wheat, rice, jowar, vegetables, lentils and fruit form important components of Maharashtrian diet.
Everybody knows about the unbeatable taste of the Mumbai’s chaats! But there is so much more to explore and savour in the other regions of Maharashtra.
Prep Time : 41-50 minutes
Cook time : 41-50 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Ambat Varan Recipe
Split Pigeon Pea 100 grams
Tamarind Ball 1
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Onion finely chopped 1 medium
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
Asafoetida a pinch
Oil 2 tablespoons
Jaggery grated 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Green chillies finely chopped 3
Curry leaves 5-6
Garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Add half cup water to tamarind and extract pulp.
Step 2
Add pigeon pea, half of the turmeric powder, onion, red chilli powder, asafoetida, one tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker. Add two and half cups of water and pressure cook for five whistles.
Step 3
Mash the dal once the pressure is completely released.
Step 4
Add tamarind pulp, jaggery and mix well.
Step 5
Heat remaining oil in a non stick pan. Add mustard seeds, once they splutter, add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, sauté for half minute. Add garlic paste and sauté for one minute more.
Step 6
Add remaining chilli powder, turmeric powder. Add the cooked dal and mix well.
Step 7
Add salt. Boil for one minute and serve hot.
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