Usal

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentil, cooked (moong beans)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 -2 cm gingerroot, grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 pinch turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 cup water
  • lemon juice, as required
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, to garnish
  • 2 teaspoons oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Do not discard the water in which the moong beans were cooking.
  2. 2
    Heat 2 tsps. of oil in a pot on low flame.
  3. 3
    Add cumin seeds and green chilli.
  4. 4
    Allow to splatter. Once the seeds stop splattering and the green chilli seeds stop popping, add ginger, garlic and onions.
  5. 5
    Stir-fry on medium heat until the onions are pinkish in colour and transparent in appearance.
  6. 6
    Add tomato/tomatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  7. 7
    Fold in the spices and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add moong beans and a cup of water.
  9. 9
    Stir in salt to taste and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Garnish with cilantro, drizzle some lemon juice and 2 tsps. oil and serve.
  11. 11
    Enjoy!

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