Shevgyachya Shenga is the Maharashtrian name for Drumsticks and Amti stands for curry. Shevgyachya Shenga Amti is Maharashtrian Drumstick Curry loaded with flavor and seasoning. Amti is an everyday staple dish for Maharashtrians, that has numerous variations, but every amti has one thing in common – they all taste great with rice. Not only is Drumsticks loaded with vitamin C and A but also rich in iron, calcium, protein and dietary fiber. This is an excellent pick for the ones on diet. Added kokam gives it a hint of tanginess, that makes this further mouthwatering. This heavenly combination of dal, malvani masala and drumsticks is a must try from the Maharashtrian Recipe list.
For more Amti Recipes, check: Shengdanyachi/Peanut Amti Recipe, Kairichi Amti Recipe, Katachi Amti Recipe, Bhendichi Amti Recipe, Chavlichi Amti Recipe.
So, let’s get started with Shevgyachya Shenganchi Amti Recipe;
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Serves for 2.
Ingredients:
1) 1 Drumstick
2) 1 cup Toor Dal
3) 2 Kokam
4) 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
5) 1 tsp Malvani Masala
6) 1 tsp Oil for tempering
7) 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
8) 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
9) Pinch of Asafoetida
10) 4-5 curry leaves
11) Salt to taste
12) Chopped coriander leaves
Method:
Wash and soak dal in sufficient water for half an hour.
Boil the dal in three cups of water along with turmeric powder and cook until mushy.
Heat oil for tempering, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida.
Add chopped drum stick, salt and mix well, to this add 1/2 cup water.
Keep a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes. Do not overcook the drumsticks.
Add malvani masala, cooked dal and kokam.
Stir well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
Method:
1) Wash and soak dal in sufficient water for half an hour.
2) Boil the dal in three cups of water along with turmeric powder and cook until mushy.
3) Heat oil for tempering, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida.
4) Add chopped drum stick, salt and mix well, to this add 1/2 cup water, malvani masala.
5) Keep a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes. Do not overcook the drumsticks.
6) Add cooked dal and kokam. Stir well.
7) Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
