Katachi Amti

Katachi Amti is a type of seasoned dal prepared by using leftover water from boiled Chana Dal when making Puran. Makes a great accompaniment for Puran Poli!

Ingredients

1. Boiled chana dal water (Kat) 2 cup
2. Garlic 2-3 pods
3. Ginger 1/2 inch
4. Onion small
5. Dry roasted coconut 2 tbsp
6. Fresh Coriander 1/4 cup
7. Tomato small roasted
8. Oil 2 Tbsp
9. Coriander powder 1 tsp
10. Red chilli powder 1 tsp
11. Garam masala 1 tsp
12. Asafoetida / Hing 1/4 tsp
13. Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
14. Salt to taste
15. Curry leaves 3-4

Method

1. Take 1 tsp oil in a pan and sauté onion, garlic, ginger till onions turn brownish.
2. Add coconut in the pan and roast it and then add fresh coriander leaves and stir.
3. Add tomato and stir.
4. Take out the sautéed mixture in mixer jar and blend it.
5. Take remaining oil in the pan, add curry leaves and the blended sautéed mix and stir for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, hing/asafoetida and mix it.
7. Add chana dal water I.e. Kat( कट).
8. Add 1 tbsp of chana dal paste and salt.
9. Add water for the required consistency. And let it to boil for 3-4 minutes.
10. Katachi amti is ready garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Puran Poli or rice.

Variations

1. You can also use it in soups, curry, kneading dough.
2. This katachi amti can be made little tangy and sweet by adding tamarind and jaggery.
3. Amti can be made more spicy by adding green chilly while roasting onions or increasing the quantity of red chilly powder.

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