Amti- Maharashtrian Dhal

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This weekend, I tried Amti. This was different than the usual dhal types.

Ingredients:

1. Toor dhal- 5 tbsp, pressure cooked for 3 whistles, with 1/2 tbsp of turmeric
2. Clove powder- 1/2 tbsp
3. Coriander powder- 3/4 tbsp
4. Cinnamon powder- 1/2 tbsp
5. Cumin powder- 1/2 tbsp
6. Tamarind juice- (from about 1/2 tbsp of raw tamarind)
7. Jaggery- 1/2 tbsp
8. Salt- as required
9. Onion- 1 (diced)
10. To saute- Mustard seeds and cilantro.
11. Hing- 1 pinch

Procedure:
1. Grind toor dhal, hing, clove powder, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, cumin powder in blender

2. In a pan, add oil and add mustard seeds. when the mustard starts splattering, add onion and green chilli. When this is fried, add the blended mixture.

3. Add tamarind juice, jaggery and salt.

This is a nice dish that goes well with Chapathi and Rice.

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