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Amti / Lentil In Spicy & Sweetish & Tangy Gravy

As always I was blog hopping to find something new for dinner tonight. And Voila! I got it. It was the name of the dish that struck me. "Amti". Never heard of it before. So I got more interested and see what I found out.

Amti



"Amti" is a Maharashtrian dish. And Maharashtra is a state in India. Every state in India has a huge number of specific specialities. So here is one such speciality from the land of Marathas :) Amti is a mix of spicy, sweetish and tangy taste. I just have one word to describe "Amti" - Yummmmmm :)

Special thanks to Jaysri for this recipe. And to Nupur too, from whom Jaysri got this :)




Ingredients
  • Toor dal - 1 C
  • Onion - 1⁄2 C
  • Amti masala - 1 t
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 t
  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 t
  • Tamarind paste - 1 t
  • Jaggery - 1/2 t
  • Curry leaves -  few
  • Cilantro - 1 T
  • Oil - 1 T

For Tempering


  • Mustard Seeds - 1 t
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 t
  • Asafoetida - a pinch


Method
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Once the oil is hot, add items listed under "For Tempering".
  • Add onion and fry till they turn soft and translucent.
  • Add curry leaves, amti masala , turmeric powder , chilli powder,  salt and saute well for a minute.
  • Meanwhile cook dal adding enough water (1.5 C).
  • Add the cooked dal to the onion-masala mixture.
  • Then add tamarind,  jaggery and allow it to boil.
  • Cook the mix for few more minutes on low heat.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

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Comments

  1. Priya YallapantulaJune 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Wow, mouth watering recipe. BTW, you haven't listed dal in your ingredients :)

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  2. GopikaJune 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    OOooopppssss.. :P There I go!! hihihi.. I'll do it right away!. Thanks a ton Priyaa :D how silly of me!

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  3. DDJune 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    ThnX for stopping by my space...
    this lentil recipe is new to me and it looks very awesome :)
    Happy Blogging!!!!
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  4. deeptiJune 17, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    lovely combination of flavors...I love maharashtrian food a lot....

    thanks for dropping in....adding ur lovely blog to my blogroll

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  5. KateJune 17, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I was blog hopping this morning looking for ideas for next week!

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  6. Junia @ Mis PensamientosJune 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    this looks savory and comforting! great dinner recipe :)

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  7. Reshmi MaheshJune 17, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Dal is totally new to me with all the tastes in it....Delicious dear..

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  8. PritiJune 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    New for me and looks delish .....loved it

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  9. shabsJune 18, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Hey there, thanx for visiting by blog and leaving that wonderful comment , now it's my turn to explore your blog and I am liking it :) .

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  10. PeggyJune 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    It's always fun to discover new things, isn't it? Sounds super tasty!

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  11. kothiyavunuJune 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    nice recipe..looks tangy and appetizing!!

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  12. SadhanaJune 19, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    That's one delicious and healthy bowl.

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  13. AmbreenJune 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for visiting by blog and for the wonderful comment. Hope to hear from you again :)

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  14. Miriam BartonJune 19, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    What a great recipe!!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  15. SrivalliJune 20, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Hi, thanks for the interesting in Indian Cooking Challenge, do drop me an email at spicingyourlife@gmail.com for me to send you the details...

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  16. Umm MymoonahJune 20, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Nice comfort dish, looks very delicious.

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  17. JoanneJune 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I love anything with the tart tangy sweet flavor of tamarind in it! Sounds so good!

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  18. ManuJune 20, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I love the tangy flavor of tamarind and the sweetness of jaggery! I had never thought of using these flavors in lentils! Great idea!

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  19. GopikaJune 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you so much pals :D This is absolute encouragement :)

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  20. aipiJune 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    That looks delicious. I'm totally craving it.
    US Masala

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  21. ShylajaJune 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Wonderfurl flavours.Looks delicious and yummy
    South Indian Recipes

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  22. The HousewifeJune 20, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow! I love Marathi food! Nice recipe! Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  23. dakshaJune 21, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Definitely a must try! Looks so appealing!

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  24. DeepaJune 21, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Very healthy and tasty looking paratha recipe dear. excellent preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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