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.