Moongphali Kadhi

Peanuts ground to a powder are used as a substitute for besan.

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup peanuts(without skin)-ground to a fine powder

1 1/2cup curd

3 cup water

3/4 tsp salt

1 green chilli & 1/2" piece ginger - crushed together to a paste

2-3 tbsp ghee or oil

3/4tsp jeera

8-10 curry leaves

2-3 whole red chillies(optional)

Method:

1. Mix curd, water, salt, chilli-ginger paste & peanut powder. Beat well.

2. Heat ghee/oil. Reduce heat. Add Jeera. When jeera turns brown, add whole red chilli & curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds.

3. Add curd mixture and keep stirring till it boils. Simmer for 4-5 mints on low heat. Serve hot.