Dalichi aamTi- 3

Dal,a rich source of protein, is an important part or ingredient of Indian cuisine. There are various ways and methods to prepare dal depending upon the state you are from. Maharashtrians prepare waran, dalichi aamti;in Gujrat gujrati dal,osaman, dal dhokli;in Southern states sambhar is the favorite recipe and in Northern region dal tadka, dal makhani is more popular.
Here I am giving a simple and tasty recipe of dal which my Mom taught me.

Ingredients
1/2 cup toor Dal
2-3 kokum
salt to taste

To be crushed fine
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp freshly grated coconut

Tempering
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chili powder


Method

• Wash dal and pressure cook it with double the quantity of water.
• Crush garlic,cumin seeds and coconut finely.
• Apply the paste to the cooked dal and mix properly.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add tempering ingredients. As they sizzle add dal mixture.
• Add 1/2 cup of water. Add salt to taste.Let it boil on medium heat.
• Add kokum pieces. Turn off the gas and cover the pan.
• Serve with steamed rice after 5-10 minutes.