Mixed Vegetable Sambar - Typical south indian style

Kadlekalu Usuli Recipe

Ingredients:

• Kadlekalu (Black Chickpeas): 500 grams, soaked overnight and cooked
• Grated Coconut: 1 tablespoon
• Green Chillies: 6, slit
• Mustard Seeds: 1 teaspoon
• Urad Dal: 1 teaspoon
• Curry Leaves: A few sprigs
• Lemon Juice: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: To taste
• Oil: 1 tablespoon
• Hing (Asafoetida): A pinch
• Turmeric Powder: A pinch

Instructions:

1. Cook Kadlekalu: Soak the black chickpeas overnight and pressure cook them until soft.

2. Prepare Seasoning: Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and allow them to splutter. Add urad dal and sauté until golden brown. Then add hing, curry leaves, and green chillies. Sauté for a few seconds.

3. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked kadlekalu to the pan, followed by turmeric powder and salt. Stir well to combine.

4. Add Coconut: Stir in the grated coconut and cook for a few more minutes.

5. Finish: Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well and garnish with fresh curry leaves if desired.

6. Serve: Serve hot as a side dish with rice or as a snack.

Enjoy your Kadlekalu Usuli! This is usually served on Ganesh Chaturthi for guests who come to visit for Ganesh Aarathi