Dalichi aamTi- 7 (with raddish)

Flavor of radish combined with sambhar masala gives a unique taste to this curry. A tempering of curry leaves enhances it further.


Ingredients
To be cooked in pressure cooker with 1cup water
1/2 cup toor dal
1/2 cup chopped onion
3-4 radish pieces ( approx. 2 inch pieces)
2 green chilies (slit)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder

To be mixed in a curry
1/4 tsp pepper powder
1/2 tsp sambhar powder
salt and jaggery to taste


To be ground coarsely
1/4 cup grated coconut
1 tsp tamarind pulp

Tempering
1-2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida
3-4 curry leaves



Garnishing
1/2 cup chopped coriander

Method

• Pressure cook dal with onion and radish.
• Grind  coconut and tamarind.
• Mix cooked dal  with sambhar masala, pepper powder, salt, jaggery and bring it to boil. ( add water if required)
• Add ground masala.
• Heat oil in an iron ladle. Add tempering ingredients. Dip the ladle in dal mixture.
• Garnish with chopped coriander.
• Serve with rice.