Peanut Wonder
Ingredients
•Peanuts………………………………………………………. 2 C
•Water ……………………………………………………….. 4 C
•Salt …………………………………………………………… 2 Tsp
•Ghee………………………………………………………….1 Tbsp
•Cumin seeds………………………………………………..1 ½ Tsp
•Fresh curry leaves………………………………………..8-9
•Coconut, grated…………………………………………..¼ C
•Sugar ………………………………………………………..1 Tsp
•Fresh lemon juice ………………………………………..1 ½ Tsp
•Tomatoes, chopped……………………………………..2
Preparation
1) Wash and drain the peanuts; soak them in enough water for 2-3 hours.
2) Boil the peanuts, 4 C water and salt in a saucepan over moderate heat for 30 minutes. Drain the peanuts.
3) Heat the ghee over moderate heat in a sauté pan; add the cumin seeds, when they darken a few shades, drop in the curry leaves and stir for a while. Add the drained peanuts, cook covered over low heat for 10-12 minutes.
4) Add the coconut and sugar; continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Take off from the heat source, sprinkle with the lemon juice and fold in the tomatoes. Combine well.
Serves
5-6
By Anand Lila Devi Dasi
