How to make mixed sprouts usal

• Produce

  • 1/8 tsp Asafoetida
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Coriander, leaves
  • 7 Garlic, small
  • 1 tsp Green chilies
  • 1 Lime, wedges
  • 11/16 cup Onion
  • 200 g Sprouts, mixed
  • 1/3 cup Tomatoes

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt - as per taste
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Coconut, fresh

• Liquids

  • 4 cups Water

• Other

  • 1.5 teaspoon goda masala (or 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Found on vegrecipesofindia.com

Description

Directions

• take 200 gm of mixed sprouts in a bowl or pan. then rinse the sprouts very well. you can also use a fine strainer to rinse the sprouts.
• add the rinsed sprouts in the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.
• on a medium flame, pressure cook the sprouts for 3 to 4 whistles or 6 to 7 minutes or till they are cooked completely. if you do not have a pressure cooker, then cook the sprouts in a pan with enough water. cooking sprouts in a pan will take a longer time to cook. once sprouts are cooked reserve the stock for the usal.
• heat 1.5 tablespoon of oil in a pan.
• add sliced garlic and saute for a minute on a low flame.
• next add chopped onions and saute on low flame, till they become translucent.
• then add chopped tomatoes and chopped green chilies.
• also add turmeric powder, coriander powder, goda masala and a generous pinch of asafoetida. if you dont have goda masala then add garam masala powder.
• mix the spices very well with the onion-tomato mixture on a low flame.
• then add the boiled sprouts along with the stock. mix very well.
• now pour 1 cup water.
• season with salt as per taste.
• simmer usal for 4 to 5 mins on low flame till it bubbles.
• then add 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves.
• cover and cook for a minute on a low flame.
• remove the lid, add 1/4 cup of fresh grated coconut and mix well.
• stir well and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more.
• by now the usal will start thickening. then switch off the gas.
• while serving, sprinkle usal with 1 tablespoon of chopped onion and some lime wedges. serve mix sprouts usal with pav or roti.