Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Peanuts

Roasted

4 tbsp

Coconut

Grated

3 unit

Green Chilies

Chopped

1 tsp

Red Chili Powder

3 tbsp

Jaggery

Grated

2 unit

Cloves

4 unit

Kokum

1 unit

Curry Leaves

2 tbsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

1 cup

Water

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~4 min

Dry roast the peanuts in a pan until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

Step 2
~4 min

Remove the peanut skins by rubbing them with your hands.

Step 3
~4 min

In a mixer grinder, combine the roasted peanuts, grated coconut, cloves, green chilies, and 1/2 cup of water. Grind to a smooth paste.

Step 4
~4 min

Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

Step 5
~4 min

Add curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the peanut paste and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well.

Step 7
~4 min

Add grated jaggery and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Add kokum and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 9
~4 min

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Step 10
~4 min

Cook for 1 minute and serve hot.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve with varicha bhat or sabudana khichdi during fasting days.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the peanuts evenly for best flavor.

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your taste.

Add a pinch of asafoetida for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or roti.

Serve as a side dish with a larger Indian meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Varicha Bhat
Sabudana Khichdi
Roti

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Maharashtra, India

Cultural Significance

Often eaten during fasting days.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Navratri
Ekadashi

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Fasting
Vegetarian

Popularity Score

75/100

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