Maharashtra Amti Goda Masala Toor Dal Tamarind Sweet Sour

Method

1. 1

   Pressure cook toor dal with 3 cups water and turmeric for 4 to 5 whistles until soft. Whisk lightly.

2. 2

   Add strained tamarind water and grated jaggery to the cooked dal. Stir.

3. 3

   Simmer on medium for 5 minutes until the tamarind and jaggery are fully incorporated. Season with salt.

4. 4

   For tempering: heat 2 tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds — pop.

5. 5

   Add asafoetida, curry leaves and dried red chillies.

6. 6

   Turn off heat. Add goda masala and red chilli powder — the residual heat blooms the spices.

7. 7

   Pour the entire tempering over the dal. Stir.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh coriander.