Olya Kaju Chi Amti Recipe - Malvani Cashew Nut Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Olya Kaju Chi Amti Recipe, in a pressure cooker, combine the washed toor dal and masoor dal along with a cup of water, some turmeric powder, salt and close the pressure cooker

Step 2: Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles and turn off the flame

Step 3: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 4: In a small skillet, dry roast the freshly grated coconut, cumin seeds, dry red chilli and garlic cloves, until the coconut starts turning into a light brown colour

Step 5: After about 4-5 minutes, turn off the flame and allow it cool

Step 6: Transfer the coconut mixture into a mixer-jar and grind into a coarse mixture

Step 7: Set aside

Step 8: Heat a saucepan with 1/2 a cup of water, bring it to a rolling boil

Step 9: To this add the cashew nuts and turn off the flame

Step 10: Allow the cashew nuts to sit in the water for about 15 minutes

Step 11: After 15 minutes, drain the water and set aside

Step 12: Heat a kadai with ghee on medium heat; once the ghee is hot, add in the cumin seeds and mustard seeds, allowing it to splutter

Step 13: Next add the dry red chilli, asafoetida, and the cashew nuts, Saute for a couple of minutes, until the cashew start turning into a light brown colour

Step 14: Next, add the freshly ground coconut masala and give it a good mix

Step 15: Finally add in the boiled dal and bring the Olya Kaju Chi Amti to a single boil

Step 16: Adjust the consistency of the Olya Kaju Chi Amti to your liking

Step 17: Turn off the heat and transfer the Olya Kaju Chi Amti to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 18: Serve Olya Kaju Chi Amti along with Steamed Rice, Malvani Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe - Moongphali Bhindi Sabzi, a bowl of fresh dahi for a simple weekday meal