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Katachi Amti Recipe | Maharashtrian Brahmin Style Katachi Amti | कटाची आमटी

Katachi Amti is a delicious, tangy, mildly sweet and spicy Maharashtrian dal.
Made using chana dal (bengal gram), tamarind, jaggery, coconut and spices.
This traditional Maharashtrian dal is often served with Puran Poli, making a perfect balance of flavours to the meal.
This is a vegan, easy-to-make, beginner-friendly, no onion no garlic (satvik), curry recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Cooked Chana Dal Water (Kat)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Goda Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery (Gul)
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Coconut, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
For Tempering
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4th teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Method
 

  1. To make this katachi amti, we need 'Kat' which means the leftover water that is used to cook chana dal.
  2. In a kadhai, pour the strained chana dal water (Kat).
  3. Add red chilli powder, Maharashtrian Goda Masala, tamarind pulp, jaggery (gul) and salt. Mix it well.
For Tempering
  1. Heat a teaspoon of ghee in the tadka pan.Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add cumin seeds, hing and curry leaves.
  3. Pour this tadka on the kat mixture.
  4. Add grated dry coconut and mix well.
  5. Cook the amti for 6-7 minutes on low to medium flame.
  6. The more the dal boils the more it gets flavourful. Check the seasoing and adjust accordingly.
  7. Lastly, add freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  8. Katachi Amti is ready.
  9. Transfer the amti into a serving bowl and enjoy with puran poli or steamed rice.

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Notes

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