Vegan Maharashtrian Aamti
Delight your taste buds with Vegan Maharashtrian Aamti, a comforting, plant-based twist on the classic Indian dal preparation. This traditional recipe features tender toor dal simmered with tangy tamarind, sweet jaggery, and creamy coconut milk, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. A fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, and dried red chilies elevates the dish, infusing it with irresistible aromas. Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this hearty and wholesome dish is perfect for pairing with steamed rice or roti, making it an ideal choice for a nourishing vegan meal. Packed with spices and rich in authentic Maharashtrian flavors, this aamti is a flavorful delight that will transport your palate straight to the heart of India.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 3 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon Jaggery (or brown sugar)
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 2 Dried red chilies
- 10 Curry leaves
- 2 Green chilies
- 2 tablespoons Finely chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Instructions
Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed toor dal, 3 cups of water, and turmeric powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the dal is tender and cooked through.
While the dal is cooking, heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and allow them to splutter.
Add asafoetida, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and slit green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Once the dal is cooked, mash it slightly with the back of a spoon or a whisk for a smooth consistency.
Add tamarind paste, jaggery, and salt to the dal. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the coconut milk and the tempered spice mixture from the small pan into the dal. Mix thoroughly.
Simmer the aamti for an additional 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together. Adjust salt to taste.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2468 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.7 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4731 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
