Kadale Kaalu Usli | Black Chana Sundal | Usli Recipes
Author: Vindhya Desai
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 1 bowl
- ½ Cup black chana/kadale kaalu
- 2 Tsp oil
- 1 chopped green chilli
- ½ Tsp jeera
- ½ Tsp mustard
- 5-6 curry leaves
- ½" chopped ginger
- ½ Cup freshly grated coconut
- 1-2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1-2 sprigs chopped coriander
- Salt to taste
- In a bowl, take the black chana/kadale kaalu
- Wash in water for 2 times
- Add fresh water and soak overnight or for a day
- Pressure cook with fresh water for 7-8 whistles
- Once the cooker pressure settles, press the kadale kaalu and check to see if it is soft
- In a pan/kadai heat oil and add mustard and jeera, let them splutter
- Next add chopped ginger, curry leaves(not in picture) and green chilli and saute for a few seconds
- Add a pinch of hing
- Meanwhile, drain the kadale kaalu off the broth, do not discard it, use it for later
- Crush the kadale kaalu a little and to the kadai
- Also add freshly grated coconut and salt to taste
- Squeeze lime juice and mix well
- Add chopped coriander and give one final mix
- Serve warm or at room temperature
Use freshly grated coconut for fresh taste and flavour
Squueze enough lime/lemon juice to balance all the flavours
Ensure the black chana/kadale kaalu are cooked well and soft before making the usli/sundal
Recipe by Food Of Interest at https://foodofinterest.com/kadale-kaalu-usli/
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