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Shevgyachya Shenganchi Aamti
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Shevgyachya Shenganchi Aamti

 a Maharashtrian styledal made using drumsticks.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian
Keyword Drumstick Aamti, Drumstick dal, Drumstick recipes, how to make shevgyachi Aamti, Maharashtrian Drumstick dal, maharshtrian recipes, Shevgyachi dal, Shevgyachya Shenganchi Aamti
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup masoor dal or tur dal
  • 1 ½  tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • 3 drumsticks
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • few curry leaves
  • a pinch of asafoetida
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 tbsp goda masala
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 3 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • a small piece of jaggery
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the dal in water for 2 hours.  
  • Drain the water and transfer to a pressure cooker. Add 1 ½ cups of water. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder and salt. Pressurecook for 3 to 4 whistles. Keep cooked dal aside.  
  • Peel and chop the drumsticks into 2 inch pieces.   Wash and keep aside.
  • Heat a pan and add mustard seeds .
  • When the seeds start crackling, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida and saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped tomato and saute on low heat.
  • Add some water to avoid the spices from burning. 
  • Add chopped drumsticks, ½ tsp turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Add around ½ cup water an cook covered till thedrumstick is cooked.
  • Next, add cooked dal, goda masala, red chilli powder,salt, tamarind pulp and jaggery.
  • Add water if required to adjust the consistency of aamti. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Garnish withchopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice.