Kalaya Watanyachi Amti

You will find this dried black peas in Indian grocery store only. This is very famous dish in Maharashtra,India. This is served with bhakri and plain steamed white rice.

Serve: 4

Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 Cup Kale Watane( dried black peas ) soaked overnight

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

8-10 curry leaves

1 large onion(finely chopped)
1 inch Ginger

3-4 cloves of Garlic

2-3 tsp coriander leaves

2-3 tsp Dry Coconut(shredded)
1 tsp Jaggery

a pinch of Asafoetida(Hing)
1 tbsp Garam Masala

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tsp Kolhapuri Chutney or Kanda Lasun Masala

2 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak dried black peas overnight. Next day, Remove impurities and unsoaked black peas.

2. Blend ginger, garlic, dry coconut and coriander leaves to fine paste.

3. In Pressure cooker, Heat oil in deep vessel on medium flame, add cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves, let it crackle . Now add pinch of Asafoetida and onions. Stir fry till onions are tender.

4. Add blended ginger garlic mixture, and mix well. Add turmeric powder, Kolhapuri Chutney or kanda lasun masala, Garam masala and soaked black peas. Stir for 4-5 minutes.

4. Add Salt and Jaggery to taste. Add water to adjust the curry to desired thickness. Pressure cook for about 2 whistles .

5. Serve hot.

Note:

1. Kolhapuri chutney can be replaced by red chili powder, cumin seeds powder and coriander seeds, But it will change the taste of curry. Or use Kanda lasun masala easily find these in Indian grocery store

2. This curry can be served with plain steamed white rice, naan, chapati, phulaki, Bhakri.

3. This dish can be made with chana Dal, Varan(white beans) Lentils for different taste.

Kande Pohe

 

In Maharashtra, Kanda pohe is very famous and easy to make snack. For any sudden guest or at morning breakfast or evening snack with garam garam(hot) chaha(tea) is great dish, Hmm just mouthwatering. Also in arrange marriage, whenever boy's family comes to girl's house there a tradition of making "Kanda Pohe".

And one more thing, Can you imagine that one can compose a rocking and solid song inspired by kanda pohe tradition. Yes, Avadhoot Gupte have done that. Kanda pohe song describe kanda pohe tradition and life of a woman. This is Very beautiful song from "Sanai chowghade" marathi movie sung by Sunidhi Chouhan and sung by Avadhoot Gupte.Have a look.

Time: 20 minutesServe: 2
Ingredients:

1 cup flatten rice (poha) (rice flakes)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
5-6 green chillies, chopped or slitted
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1 tsp curry leaves
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
2 onions(chopped finely/thin slice)
1 small potato(peeled chopped into small cubes)- optional
1 tsp lime juice
2-3 tsp coriander leaves (to Garnish)
salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash the Rice Flakes ( poha ) until clean. Drain the water and sprinkle a handful of water and keep aside. After 15 minutes loosen the poha gently, and break lumps with hands.

2. Heat oil in a Non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds , and let it splutter.

3. Now add curry leaves, green chilies and crushed peanuts stir for few seconds, then add chopped onions. Let onion cook till tender, add potatoes . Stir for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add poha, salt and lime juice as per taste. Mix well and Cover and cook for few minutes on low flame.

5. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with coriander.

6. Serve hot.
Note:
1. Potatoes can be replace with green peas.
2. Kanda pohe served with curd and additional lemon and freshly brewed coffee or tea or Cold drink.

Varicha Bhat - Samo for fast or Indian Vrat

Serve: 4

Time: 10mins

Ingredients:

1 Cup Vari or Samo or vrat ka chawal

2 Cups water

2 cloves ( optional )

Salt to taste

Method:

1. In skillet roast vari for about 1 min on high heat. Take out to plate.

2. Add 2 cups water, cloves and salt in same skillet.

3. Let the gas be high. Bring to boil. Stir

4. Lower the gas. Add roasted vari into water. Stir for few seconds.

5. Simmer and cover. Cook for 5-10 minutes in medium-low heat.

6. In between check for any excess water is required.

7. Serve hot with Shengdanyachi Amti.

Note:

1. Vari also goes by names Bhagar, Samo, Morayo or Vrat ka chawal.