Ingredients

• For the dal:
• 1/2 cup (100 ml) - tur dal/red gram dal
• 1.5 cups - water (300 ml)
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - oil
• For coconut paste:
• 5 tbsp - grated coconut (or 60 g)
• 1/2 tsp - red chillies or red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds (jeera) or 1/4 tsp - fenugreek powder (methi powder)
• 2 tbsp - water

How to Make Dali Ambat

• Clean and soak tur dal in 1.5 cups of water for 15 minutes.
• Pressure cook dal with turmeric powder and oil till done and soft (reduce the high heat to medium after 3rd whistle and pressure cook on a medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes).
• Do not open the pressure cooker lid immediately . Allow the pressure cooker to cool naturally. Open the lid and gently mash the cooked dal.
• Other ingredients:
• In a bowl, mix boiled dal, salt to taste, coconut paste and extra 1/4 cup water.
• Consistency of ambat should be of pouring consistency. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium to low heat for 7 - 8 minutes until the dal comes to a boil / slightly thickens. Switch off the heat.
• For seasoning:
• Heat oil in a small pan on a medium heat. Fry chopped onions until golden colour. Pour fried onions over ambat and serve with rice.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World