In Maharashtra, fast means feasting. I say that because our food items consumed when someone is on fast is such a huge variety and a fusion of fruits and vegetables that are permitted to be consumed. TV channels air a variety and the choice is unlimited.
My mother was not a very religious person but when in trouble she would strike a deal with her Lord, that if her wishes were granted she would fast every thursday for the next five weeks. I am not sure if her wishes were always granted but I knew the food she liked to consume on those days.
Today I have maintained her recipe with just the addition of Drumsticks because they are in season. I love them and most important I never fast.
Ingredients:
- 4 drumsticks
- 3 potatoes
- 4 tbs grated fresh coconut
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tbs coriander leaves
- 1 tsp jeera
- 3 tbs peanuts, 2 tbs cashew nuts soaked in hot water for 30 mins.
- Grind together coconut, green chillies, jeera and coriander leaves, make a fine paste.
- Boil potatoes and cut into small pieces.
- Peel and cut drumsticks into 2 inch pieces.
- Heat 2 tbs ghee in a vessel.
- When hot add a little whole jeera, add drumsticks, stir, add the green masala and 2 cups water cover and cook.
- When drumsticks are cooked, add the potatoes, soaked nuts and salt to taste.
- Cover and simmer for 5 mins.
The dish is now ready to eat. This dish, without drumsticks can be consumed on fasting days.
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