Chana Dal Amti

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Chana dal
	3 cups	Water
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Red chili powder
	1 tablespoon	Garam masala
	1 tablespoon	Jaggery
	1 tablespoon	Tamarind , pulp
	Salt	To taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the water and add the soaked chana dal to a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or until it becomes soft but not mushy.
4. 4 In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn golden brown.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and pulpy.
8. 8 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and god masala. Mix well.
9. 9 Add the cooked chana dal to the pan along with jaggery, tamarind pulp, and salt to taste.
10. 10 Mix everything well and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend the flavors.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.