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.