Add chana dal with water in pressure cooker. It's best to soak dal 1 hour earlier to reduce the time of cooking
Pressure cook Chana Dal for 6-7 whistles or until done
Strain the liquid of chana dal
It's the Stock which we will be using to make the amti. You can use chana dal to make Puran poli or any other filling
We need 2 tbsp of cooked chana dal for amti, add it in a bowl and keep it aside
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow the seeds to splutter
Add cumin seeds and allow it to splutter
Add hing, turmeric, red chilli powder and curry leaves. Mix well for few seconds without burning spices
Add tomatoes and cook until it softens completely
Now add 2 tbsp reserved chana dal with Goda masala. Do not skip this masala as this is what brings in flavour for the curry. You can substitute it with half quantity of garam masala incase you don't have it but Garam masala will change the flavour of Amti. Goda masala is essential for the curry
Mix well for few seconds. Now add Chana Dal stock to pan and mix well. You can add additional 1/2 cup water if required, I have skipped it
Add salt and 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. Mix well
Bring curry to boil
Add dessicated coconut to curry and mix well
Simmer and cook for 6-7 minutes. Switch off. Cover and rest for 20 minutes to allow flavours to set in
Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot with rice or poli
