Sprouted Horsegram Masala curry is a delicious Indian recipe served as a Side-Dish for Roti or mainly with Ragi Mudde (Kezhvaragu Kali). This is a a very healthy and tasty curry. Horsegram itself is so full of nutrients and we are making them sprouts which is even more healthier. Also this curry has a rich flavor of coconut and coriander leaves. Most of the SouthIndian knows Horsegram helps in weight reduction as it is rich in protein and it will make us feel heavy thus preventing us to take any junks or other snacks.
Horse Gram (Kollu), is one of the healthier legumes normally recommended as part of a iron rich diet. Sprouting the horsegram will enhance the protein content in it. Most of the Indian Vegetable shops sell sprouted Horesegram, we can get those and make this curry in a very quick time. Or we can make the horsegram sprout at home. If the season is winter, it will take atleast couple of days for the horsegram to sprout. If you have a convection oven, we can keep the wet potli of horsegram inside oven and switch on the oven light to keep it warm so it will sprout quickly. If it is summer, we can keep the potli in a warm place and it will sprout quickly. This Sprouted Horsegram Masala Curry is a perfect side dish for idli, dosa, roti and also for rice.
You can also try Kollu Chutney, Kollu Podi.
Video Making of Sprouted Horsegram Masala Curry | Kollu Masala
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Notes:
- We can get sprouted horsegram from Indian Vegetable Shop
- We can make the same masala curry with other sprouted legumes
Sprouted Horsegram Masala Curry | Kollu Masala
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Horsegram / Kollu
For Grinding
- 1 finely Onion Chopped
- Cinnamon (Pattai) 1" Piece
- Cloves (Krambu / Lavang) 2-3
- Red Chili 4-5
- 0.5 cup Grated Coconut
- 0.5 cup Coriander Leaves
Other Ingredients
- 1 finely Tomato Chopped
- French Beans 10-15
- 1 cubed Potato
- Salt To Taste
- Coriander Leaves For Garnishing
For Seasoning
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
Instructions
Sprouting Process
- Wash and Soak the Horsegram for about 4 hours. After 4 hours, drain the water and take the wet horsegram in a clean towel and make a potli. Or you can take the wet horsegram and store it in air-tight container. Keep the potli or container in a warm place
- In regular intervals open and sprinkle some water and again close it till all the horsegram is completely sprouted. It will take atleast a day or two for the horsegram to sprout completely.
Grinding Masala
- In a mixer jar, add chopped onions, cinnamon, cloves, red chili, grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves and grind it to a smooth paste and set it aside
Start with Tempering
- Heat a pressure cooker, add oil. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Saute the sprouted horsegram for a minute
Time to toss Veggies & Masala
- Add beans, chopped tomatoes, cubed Potatoes and give a good mix. Then add ground masala and give a good stir. Add 1.5 cups of water along with salt and stir well
Pressure Cook Time
- Cover the Pressure Cooker with a lid, and allow for 2-3 whistles. Once the pressure is fully released, open up the lid and stir once. Finally Garnish with Coriander Leaves
Serving Time
- Healthy and Delicious Sprouted Horsegram Masala Curry is a perfect side dish for idli, dosa, roti and also for rice.