Vegan Maharashtrian Aamti

Dive into the comforting and flavorful world of Vegan Maharashtrian Aamti, a traditional Indian lentil curry with a plant-based twist. This dish features tender toor dal (split pigeon peas) cooked to perfection and infused with a harmonious blend of tangy tamarind, sweet jaggery, and luscious coconut milk. The aromatic tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, and chilies adds depth and a subtle spice to this wholesome recipe. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, protein-packed delight that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or fluffy roti. Perfect for those seeking an authentic Maharashtrian experience, this vegan-friendly aamti is both flavorful and nourishing—a must-try for lovers of Indian cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 3 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon Jaggery (or brown sugar)
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 Dried red chilies
• 10 Curry leaves
• 2 Green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Finely chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed toor dal, 3 cups of water, and turmeric powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the dal is tender and cooked through.

Step 4

While the dal is cooking, heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and allow them to splutter.

Step 5

Add asafoetida, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and slit green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Once the dal is cooked, mash it slightly with the back of a spoon or a whisk for a smooth consistency.

Step 7

Add tamarind paste, jaggery, and salt to the dal. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the coconut milk and the tempered spice mixture from the small pan into the dal. Mix thoroughly.

Step 9

Simmer the aamti for an additional 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together. Adjust salt to taste.

Step 10

Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1319.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1280.7

Total Fat 34.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2468.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.1g
Protein 54.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 643.3mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 4731.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 60.4%