Bethica's Kitchen Flavours: Til Phalli Ka Khatta (Sesame Seeds & Peanuts Gravy

Til Phalli Ka Khatta, a traditional dish from Telangana, is an uncooked version of rasam. Til means sesame seeds, phalli means peanuts and khatta means tangy. So it is a tangy soup or rasam. This tangy stew is prepared by blending roasted peanuts, roasted sesame seeds, green chilies, garlic and a handful of mint and coriander leaves. A small amount of jaggery or sugar can be added to balance the flavors. This paste is then mixed with tamarind water and sliced onion. Then a tempering is poured over the end product. Voila, yummy Khatta is ready to be savored.

You can enjoy this yummy and comforting khatta / rasam with khichdi or hot steamed rice, accompanied with papad or fryums. This easy to assemble dish comes in handy when you are on the lookout for something quick to prepare. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy regional delicacy.

Ingredients -

1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup sesame seeds, dry roasted
4-5 green chilies
5-6 garlic cloves
handful of coriander leaves
handful of mint leaves
salt to taste
1 small marble size tamarind mixed with 2-3 cups water
1 onion, sliced

Tempering -

2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
4-5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 dry red chilies.
1 sprig curry leaves
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

Blend the roasted peanuts, roasted sesame seeds, green chilies, garlic, coriander leaves, mint leaves and some water into a smooth paste.

Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add salt to taste. tamarind water and sliced onion. Mix well and keep aside.

Tempering - Heat oil in a pan. Temper with all the mentioned ingredients. Sauté for a few seconds till the garlic changes colour.

Switch off the flame and pour this tempering over the prepared khatta. Give it a mix and serve with khichdi or steamed rice.

Blend the roasted peanuts, roasted sesame seeds, green chilies, garlic, coriander leaves, mint leaves & some water into a smooth paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl.