Danyachi Amti
Veg
Contains nuts
A peanut-based curry that offers a creamy texture and nutty flavor, seasoned with spices typical of the Vidarbha region.
Cuisines
Maharashtrian
Nagpuri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | peanuts |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 8-10 | curry leaves |
| 2 medium | onions, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 tablespoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | godamasala |
| 1 teaspoon | jaggery |
| 1 tablespoon | tamarind pulp |
| 2 cups | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Roast the peanuts in a pan until golden brown. Allow them to cool, then grind them coarsely.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
- 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 4 Stir in the turmeric powder and red chili powder, and cook for another minute.
- 5 Add the coarsely ground peanuts and mix well.
- 6 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7 Add goda masala, jaggery, tamarind pulp, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 8 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a spoonful of coconut milk towards the end of cooking.