Samo Khichari
Ingredients
•Samo/varai……………………………………………………………….. 2 C
•Water……………………………………………………………………….. 5 C
•Roasted, coarsely pounded peanut……………………………….. ¾ C
•Ghee…………………………………………………………………………. 3 Tbsp
•Cumin seeds……………………………………………………………….. 1 ½ Tsp
•Green chilies, minced…………………………………………………… 1 Tsp
•Fresh curry leaves ………………………………………………………. 10-12
•Salt ………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Tsp
•Fresh grated coconut ………………………………………………….. ½ C
•Sugar………………………………………………………………………… 1 Tsp
•Fresh lemon juice ………………………………………………………… 1 Tbsp
•Chopped fresh coriander leaves ……………………………………. 2 Tbsp
Preparation
1) Heat the ghee in a saucepan over moderate heat. When the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds darken a few shades, drop in the green chilies and curry leaves, sauté for a while. Then add the samo and roast it for 3-5 minutes. Pour the water, stir to mix and bring it to a boil. Add the salt and simmer, uncovered, cook stirring often to avoid samo to stick to the bottom of the pan until its soft and little mushy.
2) Add the coarse peanuts, coconut, sugar and lemon juice. Cook on very low heat for 5 more minutes. Serve hot with yogurt.
Serves
6-7
By Anand Lila Devi Dasi
