Aamabtvaran
by madhuri_a1

Aamabtvaran is a maharashtrian way of cooking varan or lentils. The tuar dal is cooked, mashed and then simmered in tamarind water. Serve the sour and spicy ambatvaran tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies.

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Aamabtvaran recipe - How to make Aamabtvaran

1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp chilli powder
1 pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp chopped jaggery (gur)
4 bayleaf (tejpatta)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
oil for cooking

Method

Pressure cook the dal with asafoeitda and turmeric powder till soft.
Cool and mash the dal.
Add the chilli powder, tamarind pulp and water to make it of pouring consistency. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, bay leaves and crushed garlic and saute till the garlic turns golden brown in colour.
Add the jaggery and salt, mix well and bring it to boil.
Serve hot garnished with coriander and with rice or chapatis.