This sweet & tangy dal is a regular at Maharashtrian homes & is paired best with steamed rice.AMBAT VARANIngredients1½ tbsps tamarind (imli) pulp 1 cup split pigeon peas, soaked for 2-3 hours and drained½ medium onion, chopped1 green chilli¼ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp red chilli powderSalt to taste1 tbsp chopped jaggery4-5 garlic cloves3 tbsps oil¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnishSteamed rice to serveMethod1. Add split pigeon peas in a pressure cooker, add onion, green chilli, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Add 4 cups water, mix, cover and cook on medium heat till 4 whistles are released. 2. Open the cooker once the pressure has reduced completely. Add salt and jaggery and mash well. 3. Coarsely crush garlic cloves in a mortar with a pestle. 4. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add the crushed garlic and sauté till brown.5. Add asafoetida and mix well. Add the cooked gram mixture and mix till well combined. Cook till it comes to a boil.6. Add tamarind pulp and salt and mix well. Add ¼ cup water and coriander leaves and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat.7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comTo get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices, click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signupBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#SanjeevKapoor #AmbatVaran