Tangy Amti is a simple everyday lentil dish that is hearty, comforting and very delicious.
I talked about this Tangy Amti in the Pumpkin roti post last week. Growing up I never liked combining sweet and savory My mother would add a bit of jaggery in tangy dishes and that would drive me crazy. So imagine my surprise when I saw my husband eating his spicy paratha with mango puree. But I think my palate has matured and I am more open to trying new combinations.
When I read that the pumpkin roti is usually served with a tangy amti, I just went ahead and made it. I am really glad I tried that combination — because they would really really well together. But this tangy amti is great even with steamed rice.
This is a fairly simple dal with few ingredients but the most important ingredient is Goda Masala. You can use store bought masala but I made it fresh (recipe included) and it tasted amazing. The combination of spices with coriander seeds, sesame seeds, dry coconut and chilies is so aromatic, spicy and delicious. I stored the leftover masala (spice mix) in the fridge. Here’s a yummy rice recipe and misal pav recipe with goda masala that I posted a while back.
Like I said this is an every dal (amti) that is easy to make with not many ingredients. You could add a few veggies like onion and drumstick or make it plain. There’s a fair bit of jaggery in this tangy amti and wasn’t sure if I kids would like it. Both of them slurped it up. I am so happy to havefound a yummy dal recipe that is easy to make and that the whole family loves.
This goes for the February: Week 1, Cooking from Cookbook Challenge Group.
Tangy Amti
Ingredients
For the Dal:
- ½ cup toor dal
- A pinch turmeric
- 2 Drumsticks, into 2" pieces (optional)
- ½ cup Small Onions (optional)
- 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
- 1 tbsp Jaggery, grated
- 2 tsp Goda Masala (Recipe follows)
- ½ tsp Red Chili powder
- 2 tsp ghee
For Tempering:
- 2 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida powder
- 4~5 curry leaves
- To taste salt
- As needed Fresh grated coconut
- As needed coriander leaves
For Goda Masala:
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
- ¼ cup Dry grated Coconut
- 2 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp Cloves
- 1" stick cinnamon
- 1 Bay leaf
- ¼ tsp Black Cumin seeds
- 1/8 tsp Fenugreek seeds
- 1 cup Coriander seeds
- 10~12 Dry Red chilies
- 1½ tsp Asafoetida powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
Instructions
Make Goda Masala:
- Dry roast sesame seeds and dry coconut on low flame separately until golden brown. Set aside.
- Heat ghee and add cloves, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, cumin seeds, black cumin and fenugreek seeds. Once the seeds start to crackle, add the coriander seeds and dry red chilies. Roast on low flame until the coriander seeds until golden brown.
- Add the asafoetida and turmeric, cook for 1~2 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Once the ingredients are cool enough to handle, grind them into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container and use as needed.
Make Dal:
- Cook toor dal with turmeric until soft and mushy.
- In a thick bottomed pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds. Reduce flame and add asafoetida and curry leaves.
- If using onions & drumsticks, add them and cook until they are tender and cooked through.
- Next add the tamarind paste, jaggery, goda masala, red chili powder and 1 cup of water. Let the mixture simmer for 6~8 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and garnish with fresh coconut and coriander leaves. Serve with roti or steamed rice.
Notes
- Tamarind pulp can be substituted with raw mango.
Srivalli Jetti
This is one dish that I keep missing out to make, even though I have planned for it many times..the whole setup and combination sounds interesting. Even I can’t palate sweet taste in a spicy dish, as you know we really eat quite a spicy food. However I love mango murabba with stuffed paratha..:)
Amrita
Very tasty looking Amti Pavani!Bookmarking this!
Sujas Kitchen
I’ve been postponing making this dal for the obvious reasons. Gotta get it done this winter. Your dal looks very flavorful & comforting.
Drashti Dholakia
Comforting dal to enjoy with rice. Excellent clicks 🙂
Mina Joshi
Love this dal recipe. I make toor dall but haven’t used the spices that you have. I am sure this dall would be a hit with my family. I will certainly try making it soon.
Vidya Narayan
Amti ani bhaath (rice) is a perfect match & I love having it with masala bhaath too at times. Loved the recipe.
priya satheesh
Such a comfort and delicious meal ! Sounds flavourful and looks appealing !
Ruchi
Sounds so deLicious and flavourful … Never tried this version. Definately would love to do.
Nandita Gupta
I have been searching for the recipe for Amti! This is such a simple and easy recipe!
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
Always wanted to try an amti. Bookmarking this for future use.
Nivedita Thadani
Godha masala. Yummy, I love the aroma. It is always there in my kitchen n my food. I always search for the recipes with godha masala. Before I always bought from the store. But now a days I also make these masalas at home. Nothing can beat home made food. Simple and comfortable dal. Good clicks.
Ritu Tangri
An amalgam of so many flavors, I’m surely going to love this amti dal
Jagruti
I have never tried this daal recipe, sound so delicious and super tempting. Surely will prepare this as I have a jar full of Goda masala at home too 🙂
sapana
I am yet to make Amti and bookmarking your recipe to try as it looks so delicious.
Lathiya
Wow.. even the ingredients looks amazing…I’m sure I have to add this in my to try list
Swati Saxena
I have heard a lot about Amti , but haven’t tasted it ever. Your recipe looks so easy and I would like to try it
Avin
Seems so yum, with para that and the daal. I may try this; not sure I would like joggers in it or not😊😊
Nayna Kanabar
What a lovely and hearty dal recipe, this sounds the perfect comfort food to enjoy .
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner
Never tasted this dish.. Looks delicious…
Bhawana
Amti looks perfect. After a long time I am on your blog. I hope you are doing great.
Nisha Ramesh
I have never had Amti before. Love the recipe and I am def trying it. 🙂
Mayuri Patel
A different way to prepare drumsticks which both hubby and I love. The curry looks so delicious and love the full of flavor spice mixture.
Sonal
I loved the recipe thoroughly Pavano. Saving it. The amount of turmeric used is less, is that what is done traditionally?