KadleKalu Usuli

KADLEKALU USULI

Kadlekalu is usually grown in our NorthKarnataka area..It is usually used in our festive seasons especially in women festivies.This kadlekalu usuli is prepared as prasadam and as a evening snack also...

Ingredients

Kadlekalu-1 cup

Green chillie-2

Shredded coconut-1/2 cup

salt-1 to 2 tsp

Tempering

Oil-4 tbs

Mustard seeds

Jeera

Asofitida

Curry Leaves

Directions

1. Soak kadlekalu or chikpeas overnight.wash for about 1-2 times.

2.  Boil them..you can cook by your own way, what ever is convenient for you.I usually go with  pressure cooker.

3. When you are done with them.Take a kadai and start with tempering.

4. Add green chillie and saute it for a while.

5. Add boiled kadlekalu, shredded coconut and salt.Let it cook for about 5-10 mins.

6. Add 1 tsp of lemon juice.

7.Serve with coriander leaves.

   If you are preparing as a snack, you can add chopped onions after green chillie and let it cook till onions are done and rest of the process is same.