Bhoplyachi Bhaaji

Mom makes this bhaaji for the fasting days.

BhopLyachi Bhaaji

Pumpkin-Peanuts Stir Fry

Ingredients

1/3 cup raw peanuts, soaked in water for 2 hours

1 piece of pumpkin or 1 small butternut squash, peeled, cut into cubes - approx = 3 cups

salt to taste

Tempering

2 tsp ghee/clarified butter/toop

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 green chilies, slit

Garnish

1 tbsp scraped coconut

Suggested Accompaniment

Rajgiryachi Dushmi

Yogurt

Method

1. Soak raw peanuts (preferably from Indian stores) in water for 2 hours, drain and set aside.

2. Heat ghee in a saucepan.

3. Add cumin seeds and green chilies. As they sizzle, add peanuts. Fry for 2 minutes.

4. Add squash or pumpkin pieces. Saute for 5 minutes.

5. Cover the saucepan with a lid. Pour water in the lid. Let it cook on a medium flame till squash pieces are cooked.

6. Add coconut to garnish.

7. Serve with yogurt.

Note -

1. You can add 1 tsp grated, peeled ginger in tempering for a refreshingly different flavor

Source: Enjoy Indian Food