Danyachi Amti

Danyachi Amti

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. 1 Roast the peanuts in a pan until golden brown. Allow them to cool, then grind them coarsely.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  4. 4 Stir in the turmeric powder and red chili powder, and cook for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the coarsely ground peanuts and mix well.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. 7 Add goda masala, jaggery, tamarind pulp, and salt. Stir to combine.
  8. 8 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together.
  9. 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.