Name: Peanut Dahi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Peanuts (raw and unsalted); 3.5 cup Water (for grinding); 2 piece Green Chili (with stems intact, as a starter culture); 0.5 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)

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Instructions

1
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the atta, besan, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ajwain, and anardana powder. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add the finely chopped onion, green chilies, and coriander leaves. Mix well to distribute them evenly.
- Add 3 tablespoons of ghee to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the ghee into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This step, called 'moyan', is crucial for a flaky texture.
- Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead to form a stiff and tight dough. Avoid making the dough soft, as it will be difficult to handle.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
2
Shape and First Roast
- After resting, knead the dough once more. Divide it into 8 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls.
- Take one ball, flatten it slightly, and roll it into a thick circle about 4-5 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium heat. Place the rolled koki on the hot tawa without any ghee.
- Cook for about 1 minute on each side until it's partially cooked and has a few light brown spots. This is the first 'kaccha' roast.
3
Crumble and Re-roll for Flakiness
- Carefully remove the partially cooked koki from the tawa. While it's still warm (handle with care), place it on a flat surface.
- Gently break or crumble it with your hands or by pressing it inside a kitchen towel. This unique step creates the signature flaky layers.
- Gather the crumbled dough back into a ball, pressing it together firmly. Roll it out again to the same size as before.
4
Final Roast
- Place the re-rolled koki back on the tawa, reducing the heat to low-medium.
- Drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon of ghee on top and around the edges.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp.
- Flip the koki, apply another 1/2 tablespoon of ghee, and cook the other side until it is equally crisp and well-cooked through.
- Repeat the entire process (steps 2-4) for the remaining dough balls.
5
Serve
- Serve the Sindhi Koki hot off the tawa for the best texture.
- It pairs wonderfully with plain yogurt (curd), mango pickle (achaar), or a hot cup of masala chai.

Ingredients

1.5 cup Peanuts (raw and unsalted)
3.5 cup Water (for grinding)
2 piece Green Chili (with stems intact, as a starter culture)
0.5 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1
Soak the Peanuts (6-8 hours)
- Rinse the raw peanuts thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dust.
- Place the rinsed peanuts in a large bowl and cover them with at least 3-4 inches of fresh water.
- Let the peanuts soak for a minimum of 6-8 hours, or overnight. Soaking softens them for a creamier blend and helps reduce phytic acid.
2
Prepare the Peanut Milk (5 minutes)
- Drain the soaking water completely and discard it. Give the peanuts another quick rinse.
- Transfer the soaked peanuts to a high-speed blender.
- Add 3.5 cups of fresh water. Blend on high speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and free of any grit.
- For the smoothest dahi, strain the milk through a nut milk bag or a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Squeeze well to extract all the liquid. This step is crucial for a non-gritty texture.
3
Culture and Ferment the Dahi (8-12 hours)
- Pour the strained peanut milk into a clean saucepan. Gently warm it over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is lukewarm. The ideal temperature is 38-40°C (100-104°F). It should feel comfortably warm to a clean finger, like a baby's bottle. Do not boil or overheat, as this will kill the cultures.
- Transfer the lukewarm milk to a clean, dry glass, ceramic, or steel container.
- Gently drop in the green chilies with their stems intact. The stems contain natural microbes that will initiate fermentation.
- Cover the container with a lid (do not seal it tightly) and place it in a warm, dark, and draft-free place like a cupboard or a turned-off oven.
- Allow it to ferment undisturbed for 8-12 hours. The time will vary depending on the ambient temperature. In warmer climates, it may set in as little as 6 hours.
4
Chill and Serve (3-4 hours)
- Once the dahi has set (it will be thick and slightly wobbly, not runny), gently remove and discard the green chilies.
- Place the set dahi in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3-4 hours. Chilling helps it to firm up further and develops its flavor.
- Before serving, you can stir in the optional salt. Serve chilled as you would with regular dahi.

Sindhi Koki with Peanut Dahi

Nutrition per Serving

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About Sindhi Koki with Peanut Dahi

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