Maharastrian Kokum Amti/Dal

Kokum Amti is a popular Maharashtrian dal, that is cooked with tur dal flavored with kokum, coconut and jaggery. This lentil dish is simple to make and tasty.

Course dal, Side Dish

Cuisine Maharashtrian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings people

Calories 292.63kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Ingredients

2 cups tur dal
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt as required
1 tablespoon vegan ghee
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
4-5 curry leaves
2-3 green chillies
Pinch of asafoetida
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoon goda masala
2 tablespoon fresh coconut
2 tablespoon jaggery powder
5-6 dried kokum
Salt as required
Cilantro for garnish
Ghee for serving

Instructions

First we need to pressure cook tur dal with salt and turmeric powder. Give it 3-4 whistles. The dal should mash well. Once done, whisk it and keep it aside. Heat ghee and temper mustard seeds. Then add curry leaves, green chillies, asafoetida and turmeric powder. Saute for a minute and then add the mashed dal.
Add water to get the desired consistency. Then add goda masala, fresh coconut, jaggery and kokum. Give it a stir, add salt and chopped cilantro and continue to cook it for 12-15 minutes on medium flame. Keep stirring at regular intervals and the dal will thicken. Check the seasoning and add anything if required.
Take it off the flame, garnish with some more cilantro and serve with steamed rice. Always add a dollop of ghee over it as that elevates the taste of this kokum amti and rice when served together.

Notes

If kokum is unavailable, you can use tamarind. Soak it in warm water for 15-20 minutes, squeeze the pulp and use the juice in place of kokum.
Goda masala is a must for this recipe. Using garam masala would give it a different taste to it.
Both these ingredients are easily available in the Indian market.

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