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.