Amti is a maharashtrian dal recepie which is very easy to make and is had along with rice , roti or bhakri.

I have made this with moong dal, you may even use tuvar dal.

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS:

To boil:

• Moong dal: 1/2 cup
• Galric: 3 to 4 crushed
• Tomato: 1/2 finely chopped

For tempering:

• Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp finely chopped
• Curry leaves: few
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: for taste
• Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• In a pressure cooker boil moong dal, 3 to 4 crushed garlic and 1/2 tomatoes finely chopped with 2 cups of water.
• Once its completely cooked , mash it well with the back of laddle.
• Add salt and turmeric powder and mix.
• In a kadai heat oil.
• Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let it crackle.
• Add coriander leaves and curry leaves and just give it a toss.
• Add chopped garlic and remaing 1/2 tomatoes chopped.
• Saute till tomatoes become soft.
• Add red chilli powder and mix.
• Now add the mashed dal with enough water and boil for 3 to 4 mins.
• Garnish with few coriander leaves.