Bhajanichi Vatana Amti

Description

 * Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups: Black peas, sprouted, cooked
 * 3 no: Kokums (a deep purple berry that has a pleasing sweet and sour taste)
 * 3 no: Tomatoes, chopped finely
 * 2 no: Large onions, sliced
 * 1 no: Large onion, chopped finely
 * 2 cups: Grated fresh coconut
 * 1 cup: Coriander leaves, chopped
 * 8 no: Cloves
 * 8 no: Peppercorns
 * 2 tbsp: Coriander seeds
 * 1 1/2 tbsp: Chilli powder
 * 1 tsp: Garam masala powder
 * 1/2 tsp: Turmeric powder
 * 1/2 tsp: Cumin seeds
 * 3 tbsp: Oil
 * Salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat 1 tsp oil and add peppercorns, cloves and coriander seeds. When they pop, add sliced onion. Brown. Add coconut gratings and brown the whole lot. Cool and grind to a fine paste, adding a little water as needed. Reserve.
 * 2) Heat remaining oil and add cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the chopped onion. Brown. Add tomatoes, sprouted peas and all the spice powders. Add salt and boil, mashing a few peas with the back of the ladle.
 * 3) Add ground paste and sufficient water to make enough gravy. Add the kokums, stir and boil once.
 * 4) Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with puris made of rice flour, or with rotis and onion slices.