Kalya Vatanyachi Amti

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Ingredients

	1 cup	White Pea , dried
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 tablespoon	Malvani masala
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 tablespoon	Oil
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Cilantro , fresh, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the dried white peas thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked peas and pressure cook them with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 3-4 whistles or until they are soft.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. 6 Stir in the Malvani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook the spices for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Add the cooked peas along with the cooking water to the pan. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
8. 8 Reduce the heat and add the coconut milk. Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9. 9 Adjust salt to taste and turn off the heat.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.