Bhajanichi Vatana Amti

Ingredients

• - 1 1/2 cups: Black peas, sprouted, cooked
• - 3 : Kokums (a deep purple berry that has a pleasing sweet and sour taste)
• - 1 cup: Tomatoes, chopped finely
• - 1 cup: Large onions, sliced
• - 1/2 cup: Large onion, chopped finely
• - 2 cups: Grated fresh coconut
• - 1 cup: Coriander leaves, chopped
• - 8 : Cloves
• - 8 : 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

Method

• - 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.
• - 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.
• - Add ground paste and sufficient water to make enough gravy. Add the kokums, stir and boil once.
• - Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with puris made of rice flour, or with rotis and onion slices.