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Bhajanichi Vatana Amti
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Bhajanichi Vatana Amti

16 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

554
Calories
10g
Protein
42g
Fat
39g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Berry not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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.

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Category:Indian Recipes

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Category:Marathi

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Category:Marathi Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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