Name: Amti (Sweet-and-sour lentils)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¾ cup (150 grams) toor dal/arhar dal (split pigeon peas); ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 5 or 6 fresh curry leaves; 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon red chile powder; 1 tablespoon grated cane jaggery; 1 teaspoon table salt; 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 1 teaspoon goda masala (spice mix)

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

This sweet-and-sour lentil preparation originates from the Indian state of Maharashtra, and its secret lies in the goda masala, a spice mix that is very typical of that region. Serve with chapatis or steamed rice.

Ingredients

¾ cup (150 grams) toor dal/arhar dal (split pigeon peas)
¼ teaspoon

Method

Put the dal in a deep bowl, wash it in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 2 cups (400 ml) water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain the dal in a colander.