Santra Aamti

Name: Santra Aamti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Vidarbha
Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice, fresh; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon jaggery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped, fresh; 1 cup water

Veg Vegan

A tangy and spicy lentil curry infused with the zest of Nagpur oranges, adding a unique citrusy flavor to the traditional aamti.

Cuisines

Vidarbha

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	2 cups	Orange juice , fresh
	1 tablespoon	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Jaggery
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped, fresh
	1 cup	Water

Instructions

1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, sauté for a few seconds.
4 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
5 Pour in the fresh orange juice and water, mix well.
6 Add jaggery and salt, stir until jaggery dissolves completely.
7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.