Bhajanichi Vatana Amti

Description

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

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups black peas, sprouted, cooked
 * 3 kokums (a deep purple berry that has a pleasing sweet and sour taste)
 * 3 tomatoes, chopped finely
 * 2 large onions, sliced
 * 1 large onion, chopped finely
 * 2 cups grated fresh coconut
 * 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
 * 8 cloves
 * 8 peppercorns
 * 2 tbsp coriander seeds
 * 1½ tbsp chilli powder
 * 1 tsp garam masala powder
 * ½ tsp turmeric powder
 * ½ tsp cumin seeds
 * 3 tbsp oil
 * salt to taste

Directions

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