## Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy) (Maharashtrian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Maharashtrian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes
**Cuisine:** Maharashtrian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy):
* 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
* 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
* 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
* 3 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 1 pinch Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* Curry leaves – a few
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
* 1 tablespoon Gram flour (besan)
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1 teaspoon Dry coconut (kopra) – grated/powdered
* 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds) – powdered
* 1 teaspoon Tamarind Paste
* 2 teaspoons Jaggery – (amla size)
* Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – a few
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy):
1. To Make Balls/Golyachi (kofta)To begin Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy), heat a tablespoon of oil in a tadka pan.
2. Take besan in a mixing bowl and break lumps if any, using your hand.
3. Add hot oil to it.
4. Mix as it bubbles up.
5. Later add carom seeds, ginger garlic paste, chilli, salt, turmeric and water.
6. Make a dough such that it is nor too stiff or loose.
7. It should be stiffer than the pakoda dough.
8. Make small balls from the dough and keep aside.
9. To Make AmtiTake a kadai and heat oil.
10. Temper it with mustard, wait till it splutters and add cumin.
11. Once it sizzles, add hing and curry leaves.
12. When they splutter, add onion and ginger garlic paste.
13. Saute till the raw smell disappears.
14. Add coriander powder, haldi, salt and chilli powder.
15. Saute 1-2 mins.
16. Meanwhile, make a slurry by mixing besan with water (about 4 cups)such that it is lump-free.
17. Add it to the kadai.
18. When water begins to boil, add the besan balls.
19. Simmer and allow to cook for 8-10 mins.
20. Add tamarind water, jaggery, sesame powder, dry coconut powder and bring to boil.
21. Do not stir too much since the golyachi might break.
22. Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy) hot with Tawa paratha or steamed rice.
### Tips for the Best Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Maharashtrian Golyachi Amti Recipe (Besan Balls In Tamarind Based Spicy Gravy) recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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