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Kadale kalu usli/ Black chana sundal

Kadale kalu usli is a spicy dish that can be served as a snack or accompaniment. It is prepared during Naga Chauti and Ganesh puja. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Jayashree

Ingredients

  • 250 grams black chana
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 green chilly cut into pieces
  • few curry leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
  • 1/2 lemon
  • coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash the black chana and soak it for eight hours.
  • Drain the water, rinse and put fresh water to it.
  • Cook it in a pressure cooker for three whistles.
  • Take a pan and add oil. Put the mustard seeds, as it crackles, put asafoetida, turmeric, green chilly and curry leaves.
  • Remove the whistle, drain the water and put the cooked black chana to it.
  • Add salt and mix it.
  • Put grated coconut and heat for sometime.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.
  • Lemon juice is optional.

Notes

  • Soaking of black chana for seven to eight hours is essential.
  • Adjust the quantity of black chana as per your need. Soaked chana can be kept in the refrigerator.