Kala Vatana Recipe or Kala Vatana Amti or Kala Vatana Gravy.

Kala vatana recipe or kala vatana amti or Kala vatana gravy recipe is a full meal served with rice, bakari or chapati. Kala vatana is also known as black peas.

This recipe is found in Maharashtrian houses and it is a special dish prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi festival offered as naivedya or prasad.

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It is a blend of spices and coconut mixture. It is a healthy legume. Let's begin with step by step method.

Wash the kala vatana under running water for 3-4 time, then soak the kala vatana for 7-8 hour or overnight. Then boil it in cooker for 4-5 whistle. I have added the spices, coconut along with the kala vatana and took 4-5 whistle together.

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1. In cooker put oil let it heat, then add mustard seed let it splutter.

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2. Now add curry leaves.
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3. Add chopped onion and sauté it.

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4. Add the tomatoes and sauté.

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5. Add the slit brinjal.

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6. Add the mix masala and turmeric powder.

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7. Now add the kala vatana and give a quick stir.

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8. Add the coconut and onion paste.

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9. Mix all well.

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10. Add water as required for gravy and salt.

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11. Take 5-6 whistle.

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12. Ready to serve.

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Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 strig curry leaves
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 brinjal sliced
  • 2 tsp mix masala 
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 small bowl kala vatana
  • 1 glass water or as required for gravy
  • salt to taste
To make paste:
  • 3 tbsp coconut (roasted)
  • 1 onion chopped (roasted)
Method:
  1. In cooker add oil, let it heat then add mustard seed, when sputter add curry leaves.
  2. Add chop onion sauté till translucent and then add chop tomato.
  3. Now add brinjal sauté, add mix masala and turmeric powder.
  4. Now add the kala vatana sauté mix well.
  5. Add the roasted onion and coconut paste.
  6. Now add water as required for gravy and salt.
  7. Take 5-6 whistle and switch off the flame.
  8. Ready to serve.
Notes:
  • If mix masala is not available then add 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder.
  • Can also substitute tomato to tamarind water two tablespoon.
  • Also can add cubed potatoes.
Tags:
Indian Recipe, Maharashtrain recipe.

Author:
Mrs Smiley. B. Sarabical.






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