Vali ambat recipe

Recipe ingredients

1 cup toor dhal
1 1/2 cups chopped spinach
7 to 8 red chillies
1 lemon sized ball of tamarind
1 tablespoon coconut
1 teaspoon jaggery
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 small onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons cooking oil for seasoning

How to make vali ambat

Pressure cook the dhal with the spinach and salt till done.
Blend to a smooth paste the red chillies, tamarind and coconut.
Add the blended mixture to the dhal-spinach.
Mix well.
Add the required amount of water, jaggery and bring to a boil.
Season with the chopped onion, mustard and curry leaves in oil.