Lentil gravy (Kaal saaru)
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Source: http://indiangoodeats.blogspot.in/2010_02_01_archive.html
Categories: Grains/peas, sambar/Curry/Huli
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked kala chana (soaked overnight and pressure cooked with 4 cups of water for 3 whistles)
- 3/4 onion cut into quarters
- 2 green chillies
- 3/4 of an onion
- 10 strands of cilantro
- 5 curry leaves
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 1/2 heaped tsp sambhar powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 cup water
- salt as per taste
Directions
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.Pressure cook the kala chana and keep aside
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In a blender add 2 ladles of chana,1/2 cup water, onion,green chillies,cilantro,curry leaves,tomatoes,sambhar powder,salt and blend to a fine paste.
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In a hot pan add oil and mustard seeds. Once it crackles add the ground masala paste and fry till the raw smell goes away. About 10 mins on a medium flame
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To this add the kala chana along with its water and let this cook on a low flame for about 15 mins. Add more water if you want a thinner consistency and adjust the salt.
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Serve hot