Authentic Matki Chi Dal Amti Recipe | Moth Bean Dal
Discover the authentic Maharashtrian Matki Chi Dal Amti recipe! This quick and flavorful moth bean curry mixed with toor dal makes a perfect healthy meal.
Ingredients
For the Dal:
- 1/2 cup Matki chi dal Split moth beans
- 3 tablespoons Toor dal Pigeon pea lentils
- 2 tablespoons Masoor dal Red lentils
- 2.5 cups Water 1 cup for boiling, 1.5 cups warm water to adjust consistency
For the Tempering & Flavour:
- 1.5 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds Mohari
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera
- A pinch of Asafoetida Hing
- 8-10 Curry leaves
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic, and green chilli (crushed together)
- 1 medium Tomato finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder
- A pinch of Garam masala
- 2 teaspoons Kanda Lasun Masala Maharashtrian Onion-Garlic Masala
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the Lentils: Take the matki chi dal in a bowl. Add the toor dal and masoor dal. Soak them together in plain water for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Wash and Cook: Wash the mixed dals thoroughly. Transfer them to a small pressure cooker, add 1 glass of water, and cook on a low flame for 3 whistles (or at least 2 whistles).
- Mash the Dal: Once the cooker has cooled down completely, open the lid. Add about 1.5 glasses of warm water and lightly mash the cooked dal until smooth.
- Start the Tempering: Heat oil in a pan or kadhai. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, a pinch of hing, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until lightly browned. Then, add the crushed ginger-garlic and green chilli, and cook well.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomato, along with salt to taste. Sauté for a minute until the tomatoes turn soft.
- Add the Dry Spices: Turn the heat to low. Stir in the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and Kanda Lasun Masala. Gently roast the spices.
- Simmer the Amti: Pour your mashed dal mixture into the pan over the spices. Stir everything nicely and sprinkle fresh coriander leaves on top.
- Final Boil: Let your delicious Matki Chi Dal Amti boil on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until all the flavours blend perfectly. Enjoy!