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