Name: Lasanache Ambat Varan (Garlic Infused Tangy Dal) recipe by Sonia Shringarpure at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal; 1 Whole garlic pod; 2 tsp Red Chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp hing; Salt to taste; Small piece of jaggery (about 2 tsp); 3-4 pieces tamarind; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves; Oil for tempering; Water to thin the dal

ABOUT Lasanache Ambat Varan (Garlic Infused Tangy Dal) RECIPE

My favorite in dals. Every week or so my mother makes this dal and now I do too. It's a wonderful combination of burnt whole garlic pods with tangy dal.

Ingredients Serving: 5

1 cup toor dal
1 Whole garlic pod
2 tsp Red Chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp hing
Salt to taste
Small piece of jaggery (about 2 tsp)
3-4 pieces tamarind
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Oil for tempering
Water to thin the dal

Instructions

Wash dal 2-3 times in water. Drain.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and hing to dal and Pressure cook dal.
Once pressure is off, remove container from cooker and whisk the dal till smooth.
Soak tamarind in warm water and squeeze to get the pulp.
Heat Kadhai and add dal. Add water to required consistency. Bring dal to a boil. Add grated grated coconut, tamarind, and jaggery.
Once the flavors are blended, make a tempering of garlic. Heat oil in small Kadhai.
Once it's heated, smash the whole garlic cloves and add to the oil along with the skin of garlic.
Let it darken and add this tadka to the dal. Quickly cover with lid to incorporate the garlicky flavor.
Add coriander leaves and serve with Rice and buttermilk with sides of pickle and papad.

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