Gudi Padwa Special - Chana Usal Recipe - M.M.Mithaiwala

 

Ingredients: 

• 1 Cup sprouted chana, (Boiled)
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 5 Curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp Crushed cumin seeds
• 5 cloves - Minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Cup fresh coconut, grated
• 8 Green chilies
• 1 Small bunch coriander

Pre – Preparation: 

• Soak the chana overnight or for 4-5 hours, steam it for 15 minutes.
• Grind coconut, coriander leaves and green chillies to make a paste.

 Final Procedure: 

• In a large frying pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
• Add crushed cumin seeds, crushed garlic and curry leaves.
• Add prepared paste to it and simmer for 3 – 4 minutes on medium flame.
• Add water to it and bring it to boil.
• Then add boiled chana, garam masala, salt and lemon juice to it and cook it for about 15 - 20 minutes, stir it occasionally.
• Simmer until chanas turn soft and oil starts separating.
• Once done, switch off the flame and Garnish Chana Usal with chopped Coriander and onions.

   
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