Ambat Varan Recipe

How to make Ambat Varan

Prep Time : 41-50 minutes

Cook time : 41-50 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Medium       

Ingredients

• Split pigeon peas 100 grams

• Lemon sized tamarind ball 1

• Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon

• Onion finely chopped1 medium

• Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons

• Asafoetida a pinch

• Oil 2 tablespoons

• Jaggery grated1 teaspoon

• Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon

• Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon

• Green chillies finely chopped3

• Curry leaves 5-6

• Garlic paste 1 tablespoon

• Salt to taste

• Method

  Step 1

  Add half cup water to tamarind and extract pulp.

  Step 2

  Add pigeon pea, half of the turmeric powder, onion, red chilli powder, asafoetida, one tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker. Add two and half cups of water and pressure cook for five whistles.

  Step 3

  Mash the dal once the pressure is completely released.

  Step 4

  Add tamarind pulp, jaggery and mix well.

  Step 5

  Heat remaining oil in a non stick pan. Add mustard seeds, once they splutter, add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, sauté for half minute. Add garlic paste and sauté for one minute more.

  Step 6

  Add remaining chilli powder, turmeric powder. Add the cooked dal and mix well.

  Step 7

  Add salt. Boil for one minute and serve hot.