Sprouted Chana Usal

Description

• Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
• Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 cups red chana, soaked for one night, drained and wrapped in a piece of muslin cloth till well sprouted
• 2 cups cashewnuts, soaked in water for 2 hours
• 8 curry leaves
• 4 green chillies, chopped
• ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 cup grated coconut
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp asafoetida
• 3 tbsp oil
• salt and sugar to taste

Directions

1. Clean and pressure cook sprouted chana till soft but whole.
2. Boil cashewnuts till soft.
3. Drain both and reserve.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Add cumin and mustard seeds.
6. When they pop, add green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder.
7. Stir fry.
8. Add chana, cashewnuts and a little water.
9. Add salt and a pinch of sugar to give a sweet touch.
10. Mix well and cook.
11. Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot.