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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » How to make Maharashtrian Amti

    How to make Maharashtrian Amti

    Published: May 19, 2018 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    Maharashtrian Amti is comforting dal spiced with the cuisine’s special Goda masala. You can serve this dal with rice or roti as well.

    When I picked up Maharashtrian Thali to make, I completely forgot that I haven’t made their popular Amti yet. I always thought I had already done it. So when I was planning the menu with Pradnya, I was thinking I should ask for a dal recipe that I can pair for the rice.

    Only when I realized that I am yet to make Amti, I simply had to make it. When I went through the recipe I realized the major difference is the use of Goda Masala in the dal. I still have stocked the Goda Masala that Pradnya gave us and it's been sparingly used and is safely kept in the fridge. I asked her if it will be fine. She asked me to taste and confirm. It was still good and I was so glad I could use it.

    The dal is almost like a thick Arachuvitta Sambar taste with the ingredients that go in.

    We are starting BM#88, Week 3, where I will be sharing some Dazzling Dals.

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    How to make Maharashtrian Amti
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    How to make Maharashtrian Amti

    Wash and pressure the dal with turmeric powder. Allow the pressure to fall down.
    Heat up oil in a nonstick pan. When the oil is enough hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds.
    When it sizzles up, add asafetida, curry leaves, and tomato.
    Fry the tomato for about 2 minutes. Add goda masala, red chili powder, and grated fresh coconut. Fry for about a minute.
    Add cooked dal and water. Mix well. At this stage, you can add either kokum petals or tamarind extract
    Add jaggery and salt to taste.
    Boil on a medium flame for about 5-7 minutes.
    Add finely chopped coriander.
    Serve with Rice or Roti.
    The best suggestion seems to be serving Amti with rice and lots of ghee.

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    How to make Maharashtrian Amti

    Maharashtrian Amti is comforting dal spiced with the cuisine’s special Goda masala. You can serve this dal with rice or roti as well.
    Course Main Dish - Gravies
    Cuisine Maharashtra
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Occasion Everyday Meal
    By Diet Vegetarian
    Dish Type Gourmet Dals
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Toor Dal
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • A Pinch Asafoetida
    • Curry Leaves
    • 1 Tomato Finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp Goda Masala
    • 1 tsp Red Chili powder
    • 2 tbsp Coconut freshly grated
    • Water as required
    • 3 to 4 Kokum Petals or replace with Tamarind
    • Jaggery a small piece
    • Salt to taste
    • Handful Coriander Leaves Finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Wash and pressure the dal with turmeric powder. Allow the pressure to fall down.
    • Heat up oil in a nonstick pan. When oil is enough hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds.
    • When it sizzle up, add asafetida, curry leaves and tomato.
    • Fry the tomato for about 2 minutes. Add goda masala, red chili powder and grated fresh coconut. Fry for about a minute.
    • Add cooked dal and water. Mix well. At this stage you can add either kokum petals or tamarind extract
    • Add jaggery and salt to taste.
    • Boil on medium flame for about 5-7 minutes.
    • Add finely chopped coriander.
    • Serve with Rice or Roti.

    Notes

    Best suggestion seems to be serving Amti with rice and lots of ghee.
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    For a variation, you can try this Dali Thoy, a simple dal from Konkani.

    Other Maharashtrian dishes you can try:

    • Ghavan
    • Kothimbir Vadi
    • Varhadi Aloo Bhat
    • Maharashtrian Amti
    • Koshimbir
    • Masala Bhath

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    Comments

    1. Usha says

      May 22, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      I looked at amti when I made Maharashtrain thali couple of years ago. Now you are tempting me to make it very soon. I still have some of the goda Masala Pradnya gave us.

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    2. Priya Suresh says

      May 23, 2018 at 1:47 am

      I should definitely give a try to this Maharashtrian amti, its in my to do list since a long. And this dal will definitely please my tastebuds for the sure.

      Reply
    3. Renu says

      May 23, 2018 at 6:18 am

      A very versatile Dal or amti and common in Maharashtra..your Dal and thank looks awesome

      Reply
    4. gayathriraani says

      May 25, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      Goda masala has an unique taste. I am sure it added an amazing flavour to the amti.

      Reply
    5. mayurisjikoni says

      May 26, 2018 at 3:13 am

      The thali looks so welcoming. Adding different masalas or spice blends makes dals taste so different. I love thick dals as opposed to thin watery ones.

      Reply
    6. Varada says

      May 27, 2018 at 1:45 am

      Ambti is a staple in Maharashtra. My Mom made it every single day, of course without onion or tomato. 🙂 It does make a nice addition to any meal. Your version has come out great, perfect color.

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    7. Nisha Ramesh says

      May 29, 2018 at 12:36 am

      I keep hearing so much about these traditional Maharashtrian recipe. I am yet to make them. Amti looks creamy and delicious and Love your thali Valli.

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    8. Pavani says

      May 30, 2018 at 6:29 am

      I love Maharashtrian amti because they pack lot of flavor - they are sweet, spicy and tangy -- all at the same. Your Maharashtrian thali looks so yummy!!

      Reply
    9. themadscientistskitchen says

      June 02, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      OOo you made amti with onion and tomato! I love it.

      Reply
    10. chefmireille says

      June 04, 2018 at 6:41 am

      going to have to look out for the masala so I can try out this dal

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    11. cookingwithsapana says

      June 12, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      I have had bookmarked amti but never got a chance to try it. Looks so tasty and easy to make too.

      Reply

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