Usli ( Kadhai and Tava Cooking Delights)
by Tarla Dalal
05 Jul 2014
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Much-loved by the maharashtrians, the usli is a nutritious and tasty everyday preparation that is enjoyed by the kids as much as the adults, which is a great plus-point for any dish! made with mixed sprouts spiced and tempered traditionally, the usli is so simple, anybody can make it.
Usli ( Kadhai and Tava Cooking Delights) recipe - How to make Usli ( Kadhai and Tava Cooking Delights)
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Makes 4 servings
2 cups mixed sprouts (moong , matki , chana , chawli etc.)
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup boiled and peeled potato cubes
2 tsp lemon juice
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Method
- Combine the mixed sprouts, salt and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep the mixed sprouts aside without draining the water.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame or a few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and 1 tbsp of water and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes, mixed sprouts (along with the water), lemon juice and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 192 cal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 8.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 355 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 19.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 31.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 74.2 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 55.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 96.3 mg |
| Sodium | 13.2 mg |
| Potassium | 301 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
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