Kale Ambat
Veg
Contains dairy
A tangy and spicy curry made with black peas, coconut, and Konkani spices, traditionally served with rice.
Cuisines
Konkani
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Kale , chopped |
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1 cup | Toor Dal |
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1 cup | Coconut , grated |
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2 tablespoons | Tamarind , pulp |
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3 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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3 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water until soft.
- 2 In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and roast the dried red chilies until fragrant.
- 3 Grind the roasted chilies with grated coconut and tamarind pulp to a smooth paste, adding water as needed.
- 4 In a pot, combine the cooked dal, ground paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 5 Add the chopped kale leaves and jaggery to the pot. Cook until the kale is tender.
- 6 In a small pan, heat the remaining coconut oil, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
- 7 Add asafoetida to the oil and pour this tempering over the kale ambat.
- 8 Mix well and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
Adjust the amount of tamarind and jaggery to balance the tanginess and sweetness according to your taste.