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 cup: Cashewnuts, soaked in water for 2 hours
 * 8 no: curry leaves
 * 4 no: Green chillies, chopped
 * 1/2 cup: coriander leaves, chopped
 * 1 cup: grated coconut
 * 1/2 tsp: mustard seeds
 * 1/2 tsp: cumin seeds
 * 1/2 tsp: turmeric powder
 * 1/4 tsp: asafoetida
 * 3 tbsp: oil
 * salt and Sugar to taste

Directions

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