Sprouted Horsegram Masala Curry | Kollu Masala
A Protein Rich Gravy!
Servings: 4 people
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 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp 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.