Shengdane Ani Vatane Chi Bhaji, Maharashtrian Peanut Green Pea Subzi
by Tarla Dalal
A rare combo, peanuts and green peas come together in this tongue-tickling subzi that is sure to steal your heart. The crushed peanuts and boiled green peas are flavoured with a traditional tempering and a paste of coconut and spices, which imparts not only a rich flavour but also a luscious texture to the Shengdane ani Vatane chi Bhaji.
This Maharashtrian Peanut Green Pea Subzi is garnished liberally with coriander to further ramp up the flavour. Enjoy it hot and fresh with rotis or puris .
Shengdane Ani Vatane Chi Bhaji, Maharashtrian Peanut Green Pea Subzi recipe - How to make Shengdane Ani Vatane Chi Bhaji, Maharashtrian Peanut Green Pea Subzi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed raw peanuts
1 cup boiled green peas
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using 1/4 Cup Water)
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1") stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
Other Ingredients
2 tbsp ghee
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds and sauté and on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the dry red chillies and peanuts and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Add the prepared paste, 1 cup of water, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on slow flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the green peas, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
| Energy | 408 cal |
| Protein | 15.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.7 g |
| Fiber | 9.5 g |
| Fat | 29.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 106.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 14.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 53.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.7 mg |
| Potassium | 27.6 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Crushed peanuts and green peas cooked in a lovely dry coconut paste.