Amaranth Dal

Ever since I saw this recipe at Indira's blog, I have been craving it. To my delight I found fresh Amaranth leaves yesterday at the Indian grocery store. Aah ! the dal was such a delight - the combination of the nutty Tur dal, creamy Amaranth leaves, tangy tomato and tamarind and the heat of the green chillies - my taste buds were ecstatic :) This easy and delightful recipe will now be a regular feature in our home. Thanks Indira :)
(Original recipe here)

1 cup Tur Dal
4 cups chopped Amaranth leaves and tender stalks
4 green chillies, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 tsp tamarind concentrate
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 1/2 cups water
Salt to taste

For the Tadka
1/4 tsp each minced garlic, curry leaves, cumin seeds, mustard seeds
2 tsp ghee

In a pressure cooker, cook Tur dal + Amaranth leaves + green chillies + onion + tomato + tamarind + turmeric powder + salt with 2 1/2 cups water , for 2 whistles. Remove from heat and keep aside. When the dal cooker cools down, coarsely mash the dal.
In a small pan, heat ghee and add all the tadka ingredients. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the tadka to the Dal. Mix well and simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Serve hot with rice and a bowl of yogurt. Enjoy !!

This is my entry to the RCI Event : Andhra Pradesh, hosted this month by Latha @ Masala Magic.