Horsegram is also known as ULava, kulit, kuthee, Kollu, Muthira. This can be served with rice and chapatti. The popular gram known as the poor man’s cereal because it is cheap and can be afforded by peasants. It is used as food and fodder in India.
But I love to eat it as Khatta with rice. I would like to share the recipe of this cereal with you.
Material required.
Tamarind – 250gms soaked in water.
Or you can use Amchoor- 50 to 100gms.
Horsegram soaked for minimum 1/2 hr or 1/hr.
Union – 2 medium sized
Ginger sliced into small strips- 200gms
Oil 1-2tbsp
Mustard seeds -25gms
Salt
Black Pepper
Chili powder
Coriander leaves to garnish.
The method for preparation
Take a deep dish. Add oil to it. When the oil is hot add some ginger and union. After the ginger and unions are golden brown add the mustard seeds, salt, black pepper, turmeric powder, chili powder and Amchoor or Tamarind paste soaked in water. Add soaked Horsegram and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
