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Simple recipe for Puran Poli - Part 3 #Katachi Amti

  Puran Poli is a traditional Indian sweet flatbread, typically made during festivals. 

    Katachi Amti is a traditional Maharashtrian dish that is a type of spicy lentil soup made from chana dal (split chickpeas) and spices.

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Here's a detailed recipe for making katachi amti:
Ingredients:

1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)

1 cup jaggery (grated)

1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

A pinch of nutmeg powder (optional)

2 tablespoons ghee

For the tempering (tadka):

2 tablespoons oil or ghee

1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Badi Saunf)

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

10-12 curry leaves

1/2 cup grated coconut
4-5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Ginger
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

Prepare the Green paste:

Add Fennel seeds (Badi Saunf), Cumin seeds, Curry leaves,  Grated coconut, Garlic cloves, Ginger and Fresh coriander leaves into a mixer grinder jar and grind it nicely.

Prepare the Katachi Amti:

  • Cook the chana dal: Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and pressure cook it with enough water until soft but not mushy (about 3-4 whistles). 
  • Cook the puran: In a heavy-bottomed pan, add water and cook the dal for 10-15 minutes. Drain any excess water into another vessel (Use this water to make Katachi Amti). 

  Prepare the Tempering (Tadka):

  • In a small pan, heat oil or ghee.
  • Add asafoetida (hing) and Green paste and sauté until it turns light golden brown.
  • Add salt to taste, red chili powder and garam masala. Cook for a minute.
  • Add reserved water and Mix well.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer on low heat for about 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Watch how to make Katachi Amti recipe:

Serve: Serve the Puran Poli hot with a dollop of ghee on top.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Puran Poli with katachi amti!

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