Vatana Ani Batata Ambat

Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup shelled green peas, boiled
• 3 medium potatoes, boiled
• 3/4 cup scraped fresh coconut
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 4 dried red chillies
• 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
• 3-4 garlic cloves 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 inch ginger piece, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped

Method

1. Grind the coconut, one tablespoon chopped onion, coriander seeds, red chillies and tamarind pulp with a little water. Add garlic cloves and continue grinding to a fine paste.
2. Heat the oil in a deep non stick pan, add the remaining chopped onion and sauté till golden. Add the green peas, potato cubes, turmeric powder and stir well.
3. Add the coconut masala, two cups of water and salt and mix. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for three to four minutes.
4. Adjust consistency. The gravy should not be too thick or too thin. Garnish with ginger and green chillies and serve hot.

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