Lasuni Palak Aamti

Aamti is a Maharashtrian term for dal which contains tamarind. Lasuni palak aamti is a preparation of dal with palak in it. It is flavoured with garlic.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml

Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients:

1. Palak (chopped) - 3 cups, 
2. Tur dal - 2 tbsp 
3. Moong dal - 1 tbsp
4. Roasted peanut powder - 1 tbsp  to 2 tbsp 
5. Tamarind pulp- 1 tbsp 
6. Green chillies  - as per your requirement 
7. Garlic - 15 cloves 
8. Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp 
9. Hing - 1/8 tsp 
10. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
11. Cumin seeds - 1/8 tsp
12. Garam masala - 1/3 tsp (optional)
13. Oil -1 tbsp 
14. Sugar to taste
15. Salt  to taste

Procedure: 

• Wash and pressure cook both the dals together. 
• Add palak and turmeric powder, add water if necessary. Again pressure cook till 2 whistles. 
• Mash it slightly with the help of a ladle. 
• Add tamarind pulp, salt, sugar and roasted peanut powder. Stir well.
• Add water as per your requirement.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, then cumin seeds, crushed chillies and garlic, then hing and add dal palak mixture, simmer for 5 mins.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or with dry bhaji and chapati / bhakri.