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Authentic Maharashtrian Katachi Amti For Ganesh Chaturthi

Authentic Maharashtrian Katachi Amti For Ganesh Chaturthi

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Katachi Amti served with rice and puran poli.
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Authentic Maharashtrian
Katachi Amti
For Ganesh Chaturthi

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Katachi Amti is a festive Maharashtrian-style thin curry made using the leftover water from boiled chana dal (used in puran poli). It’s lightly spiced with goda masala, balanced with jaggery and tamarind, and topped with a flavourful tadka and a sprinkle of coconut. It’s a great way for a zero-waste approach to cooking and contains a lot of nutrients.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cup Bengal gram water
2 tbsp Ghee
1 tsp Cumin seeds
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp Goda masala
To tasteSalt
2 tbsp Grated Jaggery
½ tsp Tamarind pulp
6-7 Curry leaves
1 tbsp Fresh scraped coconut

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Temper The Spices

Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a non-stick kadhai. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and goda masala. Stir everything quickly to release the aroma.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Add Dal Water

Pour in 1 cup of the reserved Bengal gram water (katachi paani). Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the spices with the water.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Sweet-sour Flavouring

Add salt, grated jaggery, and tamarind pulp. Mix everything well and let the amti simmer for about 10–12 minutes. This helps the jaggery melt and the tamarind to balance the sweetness.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Prepare Final Tempering

In a small pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add curry leaves and allow them to crackle. Immediately pour this hot tempering over the simmered amti.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Finish With Coconut

Switch off the heat. Add fresh scraped coconut and give the amti a gentle stir. Let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Step 1
Step 1: Temper The Spices
5 minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Add Dal Water
1 minute
Step 3
Step 3: Sweet-sour Flavouring
10 minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Prepare Final Tempering
2 minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Finish With Coconut
2 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions:

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Serve katachi amti in a small bowl, positioned neatly on a thali.

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Pairing Instructions:

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Katachi Amti's tangy spice perfectly balances puran poli's sweetness for a complete festive meal.

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Garnishing Instructions:

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Finish with a sprinkle of fresh grated coconut and finely chopped coriander for freshness and aroma.

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