What you need
Amti Masala
Coriander seeds: 1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds: ½ tablespoon
Shahi jeera/black cumin seeds: ½ teaspoon
Cloves: 2 no
Cinnamon: ¼ inch piece
This will yield 1 ½ tablespoon, you need 1 ¼ teaspoon for this recipe.
For Amti
Green split peas: ¾ cup
Salt: 1 teaspoon or to taste
Onion: ½ cup (chopped finely)
Amti masala: 1 ¼ teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
Red chili powder: ½ teaspoon
Jaggery: 1 teaspoon
Kokam: 2 pieces ( If you don't have kokam, substitute with tamarind/lemon juice)
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon
Cumin seeds: ½ teaspoon
Asafetodia: ⅛ teaspoon
Green chili: 1 teaspoon (chopped, I used Serrano pepper)
Coriander leaves: 1 tablespoon of garnish
Water: 31/2 cups
Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
How I made
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 serving
Verdict: Yummy
Will you make it again: Yes I will
Sending this delicious Amti to MLA#33 hosted by Dee originally started by Susan
Flavors of Maharashtra hosted by PJ orginaly started by Naina
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Sonia says
The maple bread is looking too gud, wud certainly try this version of urs !
Dimah says
Looks delicious.very tasty
Panchpakwan says
Yummy and delicious dal..
Sarah Naveen says
Such a comfort food..looks so yumm!!
El Oteador de los Mercados says
I enjoyed learning a little more of India's culinary tradition, and such a variety of recipes that can be savored. I am a masters in the use of spices and condiments.
Mexico in my kitchen says
Wow! Swathi, My son will happy living at your home. He craves Indian food almost every single day. Too bad you are so far away.
Have a great week!
G.Pavani says
mouthwatering dal.
Rekha shoban says
healthy dal!!!
Rumana Rawat says
this looks awesome:)
♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ says
Bookmarked 🙂 I have heard and tried ''amti'' so muc too.
Wonderful way to cook split green peas.
Want a bowl righ now with some steamed basmati rice:-)
RAKS KITCHEN says
Wonderful recipe with kokum and amti masala,sounds really good,bet it would taste great too!
Reeni says
This looks so creamy and delicious Swathi! I enjoy hearing how the dish came to be too!
Jay says
sounds n looks wonderful Swathi..
Tasty appetite
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Joanne says
Blogging has definitely forced me to expand my knowledge of world foods as well! This split pea dish looks and sounds delicious!
Miriam says
Beautiful soup! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Ellie (Almost Bourdain) says
I am loving all the curries you have posted on your blog. This one is no exception. Keep them coming.
Ann says
Thank you for introducing me to such a wonderful and interesting dish.
Sushma Mallya says
Looks amazing and perfect with rice !
Cooking Gallery says
This sounds so delicious, I really have to give it a try!
Angela says
This looks lovely. I agree with your husband- homemade pickles are worlds better than storebought.
Alea says
I have all of the ingredients in my cupboard, but have never combined them in this way before! Thank you for introducing me to new flavors and dishes!
Torviewtoronto says
delicious healthy curry
Reshmi Mahesh says
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Pushpa says
Dal with roti,I am drooling here.Love all the spices used.Looks delicious Swathi.
girlichef says
Oh, looks and sounds soooo good!
Peggy says
This dal sounds delicious and mouth-watering!
Priya Sreeram says
good one !
Premalatha Aravindhan says
Very comfort recipe,luks delicious...
Jaisy James says
ha ha adipoli onnu try cheyyam this recipe. adding cocum is new to me. taste akumennu kandale ariyam. pinne tazhe ulla idichakka enne pinneyum tempt cheyyippikkunnu evide ottu kittanumilla athu enthayalum next month nattil pokumbol onnu try cheyyanam
garlutti says
HI SAWATHI ...delicious dish with amazing colors. I like..Kisss..MARIMI
Aruna Manikandan says
looks delicious dear 🙂
PALATABLE says
Thanks for introducing us to another great dish of Maharashtra, yours looks great!
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Nancy and Vijay says
Hi Swathi, Thanks for sharing so much information, I learned a lot from your post. Your dal looks very tasty too 🙂
sweethome says
Looke delicious and as usual a very well explained recipe from you
Sharmilee! :) says
Looks very comforting
Hamaree Rasoi says
LOL while going through your first paragraph !!
Dal looks very comforting and delicious]Deepa
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Pegasuslegend says
Gorgeous presentation and pictures!
Gulmohar says
Dal is always a comfort food for me 🙂 and guess what, I have posted a dal recipe too, but in Andhra style 🙂
Reshmi Mahesh says
Wow..delicious looking dal...
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Sonia says
A great and delicious looking dal. Loved the exhaustive way you presented it !
Priya says
Never prepared dal using split green peas, mattar dal amti looks simply comforting and delicious..
Sensible Vegetarian says
This looks so delicious. Hats off for step by step photos.
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says
lovely dal and funny tale our Indian shop is the same way happy to have one close but man check the sell by dates
sinfullyspicy.com says
Looks like a very tangy and spicy dal.I recently tasted kokum and bought it immediately.Will use it now.
SravsCulinaryConcepts says
My favorite !!! It looks so tempting and yummy !!!
SpicyTasty says
Nice and detailed picture. Love the dal.
simply.food says
Beautiful step by step instructions. This dish looks really tasty.
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michelangelo in the kitchen says
Yummy! This is good dal! This will be our next delicious meal. I have all the ingredients except for the curry leaves. It's just not available in my neck of the woods. Anyway it will still be good I'm sure! Cheers!
Suja Sugathan says
Delicious and tempting dal,nice recipe dear.
divya says
OMG,it looks gorgeous and so so so tempting..
Vimitha Anand says
Thats a really different dhal to me and looks inviting
Now Serving says
I really need to find that Kokam - this is the third recipe calling for it. LOVE you detailed pictorials, Swathi - really want to have a bowl of it right now - Not a good idea to blog hop before eating lunch! Mind is scrambling and can't keep up with the gastric juices' energy - seriously!
SheenaBabu says
lovely presentation
Rani acharyulu says
Tasty dal.I bought kokam from Lonavla.I will try to make this dal.Those masala clicks looks so nice.
Suman Singh says
Yummy and delicious dal..Love your step by step pictorial..great job..Thanks for sharing!
Kairali sisters says
Yummy dal, really different preparation :), looks too good..
Madhura Manoj says
Mouthwatering dal.
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