Sprout Horsegram(Kirlale Kulith)Usal

Sprout Horsegram(Kirlale Kulith)Usal - Nutan Shenoy-Kini

Soak kulith or horsegram overnight n let it sprout well for a day or 2. Chop onions n garlic n saute in oil till translucent. Add sprouted kulith after washing under running water. Add kala masala, salt n turmeric, half a glass of water and cook covered until done. I have not added chilly pwd or chopped green chillies. They can be added if you want your usal spicy. We topped it with lime-juice & had it as a side-dish for lunch.

4. Kala Masala Recipe (175 grams) :-
5. 4 tbsp. coriander seeds.
6. 2 tbsp. sesame seeds.
7. 2 tbsp. poppy seeds.
8. 8 tbsp. copra ( dry coconut scrapped).
9. 1 tsp. cinnamom.
10. 1 tbsp. cloves.
11. 1 tsp. peppercorns.
12. 1/2 tsp. nagkeshar. (optional ).
13. 10 black cardamoms.
14. 8 bay leaves.
15. 1 tbsp. oil.

Method for Kala Masala :-1. Roast coriander-seeds, cloves, pepper-corns, cardamom and cinnamon in just a little oil.
2. Dry roast all other ingredients separately and dry.
3. Grind all the ingredients ( when cooled) to a fine powder.
4. Store in an air-tight container.
5. Suitable for all usals ( Sprouts), tur-dal-drumstick amti, chicken-mutton gravies etc.