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Hand-Churned Moong Amti
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Hand-Churned Moong Amti

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Itanagar cooking — Hand-Churned Moong Amti brings a hand-churned touch with a classic amti finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Perfect Puran Poli recipe | अस्सल पुरण पोळी | कटाची आमटी | Aamti bonus recipe | Chef Ranveer Brar · on YouTube