Ingredients
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Masala Paste for Sprouted Horse Gram Curry
- few drops of oil
- 4 cloves
- 1/2 inch piece cinnamon
- 4 red chillies
- 1 tablespoon raw rice
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 tomato, roughly chopped
- 4 sprigs coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh shredded coconut
Other Ingredients for Sprouted Horse Gram Curry
- 2 cups sprouted horse gram lentil
- 2 teaspoon sesame / gingely oil
- 1/2 a star anise
- 2 cloves
- 1/2 inch piece cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For making masala paste for Sprouted Horse Gram Curry:
- Heat few drops of oil in a skillet and add in cloves, cinnamon, byadagi red chillies and raw rice. Roast until the rice is nice and golden. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate to cool. In the same pan, saute onions, ginger and garlic for a couple of minutes. Set aside on a plate to cool.
- Along with the roasted ingredients, add the other ingredients for masala paste and grind with a cup of water to a very fine paste.
Cooking the Sprouted Horse Gram Curry
- Take a pressure cooker pan and heat oil in the pan. Add in the star anise, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf. Add in the sliced onions and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add in the coriander powder and saute for a few seconds.
- Add in the sprouted horse gram and the masala paste.
- Add in two cups of water and the salt.
- Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and let it cook for 15 whistles. Around 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and wait for the pressure from the cooker to settle naturally. Serve hot with rice or roti.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Curry
- Cuisine: Karnataka