Farali Misal ~ Upvasachi Misal

Tangy and spicy treat for fast......

You need:

• Shengdaanyachi Aamti (Peanut Curry)
• Upvasachi Batata Bhaji  /Vratki aaloo sabji
• Potato/batata Sali 
• Potato-Sago/sabudana Chivada or Upavasacha Chivada
• Yogurt/curd- as required (optional)
• Pomegranate kernels /anar dana (optional)
• Fresh coriander, finely chopped- a handful, for garnishing (optional- If you use in fast. I don't use.) 

Shengdaanyachi Aamti (Peanut Curry)

Ingredients:

• Peanuts, roasted- ½ cup
• Fresh tender peanuts, boiled- 1 cup (or dried peanuts- ¾ cup)
• Chili powder- 1 to 2 tsp (as per personal like)
• Cumin Seeds- ½ tsp
• Black peppercorns- 2
• Clarified Butter (Ghee) or oil- 1 tbsp
• Water- approx 2 cups
• Jaggery – a pinch (optional)
• Salt- to taste
• Oil- 1 tbsp

Method:

• Roast and peel the peanuts.
• Grind peanuts and cumin seeds with some water into fine paste. 
• Boil and peel the pods of peanuts. Get fresh tender peanuts from pods. Or Soak ¾ cup peanuts in the water for atleast 4-5 hours. Pressure-cook or boil until they become nice and tender.
• Heat oil in wok, add black peppercorns. 
• Add boiled peanuts and chili powder. Sauté for a minute. 
• Add peanut paste, salt and water. Mix well, cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes on low heat. 
• Add jaggery and bring to boil.

Upvasachi Batata Bhaji  / Vratki aaloo sabji

Ingredients:

• Potato, boiled, peeled - 2 med
• Pure ghee or oil- 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds- 2 tsp
• Green Chilies- 2 to 3
• Sugar- ½ tsp (optional)
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Cut potato into small cubes. Cut chilies or crush with cumin seeds.
• Heat ghee in the pan, add cumin seeds and chopped green chilies. 
• Add potato cubes. Stir on medium heat.
• Add salt and sugar. 
• Mix well and cover with lid, let it cook for 2-3 minutes. 

Assembling of Misal:

• Pour some peanut curry in a bowl.
• Place a layer of batata bhaji on this.
• Add sago-potato chivada on it . 
• Then add potato sali on it. 
• Add curd to it, if you like.
• Then sprinkle anardana and chopped coriander.
• Serve. If you don't use curd then just sprinkle some lemon juice.