Vegan Kala Chana Usal Recipe

Next in the "Khane Mein kya hain?" series , I am making my personal favorite combination. A perfect balance of protein , green veggies , grains and most important taste! Today I am serving it with Jowar roti ,  rice and coconut-garlic chutney.

Free From Allergens

?Wheat

?Peanuts

?dairy

?casein

?soy

?egg

?sesame

?fish

?shellfish

Moong Birde / Spicy Whole Moong curry

Ingredients

Moong 1 cup sprouted

Onion finely chopped 1

Vegetable oil 1 TBSP

Mustard seeds 1 TSP

Cumin seeds 2 TSP

Curry leaves 4 5

Hing powder 1/4 Tsp

Turmeric powder 1 Tsp

Red Chilli powder 1 Tsp

Tamarind Concentrate 1 TBSP

Freshly grated coconut cup

Garlic 4-5 cloves

Ginger 1/2 inch

Jaggery 1 Tsp

Salt to taste.

Cilantro finely chopped for serving

Method - 

Sprout the whole moong .

For masala add freshly grated coconut , garlic , ginger , 1 Tsp cumin seeds and cilantro to a grinder and grind into a fine paste.

Heat a Pan on medium flame. Once hot add oil.

Once the oil is hot add mustard seeds. Once they splutter , add the cumin seeds and hing powder.

Add Onions and saute till they turn translucent.

Add sprouted moong. Mix well.

Add turmeric powder , chilli powder, grinded masala , salt to taste. Mix well and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

Add tamarind concentrate and jaggery and mix well.

Add warm water to adjust consistency. Cover and let it cook till moong gets cook.

Aloo - Capsicum

Ingredients - 

Potato cut into pieces 2

Capsicum cut in cubes 1

Tomato cut in cubes 1

Onion cut in cubes -1

Vegetable oil 1 TBSP

Mohri / Mustard seeds 1 Tsp

Jeera / cumin seeds 1 Tsp

Hing 1 Tsp

Turmeric powder 1 Tsp

Red chili powder 1 Tsp

Coriander seeds powder 1 Tsp

Salt to taste.

Method - 

In a pan, heat oil on medium heat. Once hot , add mustard seeds , jeera , hing. Add onion and saute till they turn translucent.

Add capsicum and potato and stir. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and mix well. Add turmeric powder , chili powder , coriander seeds powder  , salt to taste and mix well.

Add cut potatoes and mix well. Simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes.