Chavali(Black-Eyed Beans)Usal

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 174.0
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 51.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g

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Introduction

This is a spicy preparation and very easy to make.We use Goda Masala for this and the gravy can also be used as a Curry with Steamed White Rice instead of the usual Dal. This is a spicy preparation and very easy to make.We use Goda Masala for this and the gravy can also be used as a Curry with Steamed White Rice instead of the usual Dal.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2cups Black-Eyed Beans(Chavali/Lobia/Rongi)soaked overnight
    3medium ripe Tomatoes chopped
    1.5tsps.Turmeric Powder
    3tsps.Red Chilli Powder
    2tsps.Coriander--Cumin Powder
    3tsps.Goda Masala(any one recipe)
    1.5"lump of Jaggery
    OR
    1.5tsps.Brown Cane Sugar
    Salt to taste
    SEASONING
    2tbsps.Sesame Oil
    2.5tsps.Black Mustard Seeds
    1.5tsps.Cumin Seeds
    7-8 Sweet Curry Leaves
    5 whole Dry Red Chillies
    2tsps.Asafoetida(Hing)Powder

Directions

Pressure cook the soaked Beans with sufficient Water for 3-4 whistles.Heat Oil in Wok and add the Black Mustard seeds,Cumin Seeds,Turmeric Powder,Sweet Curry Leaves,Dry Red Chillies and asafoetida(Hing)Powder in the order given and lower flame.When the Seasoning sputters add the chopped tomatoes and fry till soft and pulpy.Now add the Coriander--Cumin Powder and the Goda Masala Powder and fry for 2-3 minutes.Add the Red Chilli Powder,Jaggery and Salt to taste and cook for a minute more.Add the cooked Beans and the cooking liquid.Stir well and cover and cook for 6-7 minutes allowing the Beans to absorb the flavours.Adjust the thickness of the gravy to suit personal taste.serve hot garnished with chopped fresh Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.