Preparation of Ulava Charu

Ingredients
  • Horse gram-250 gm [ulavalu]
  • Green chillies-1
  • Red chilli-1
  • Onions-2
  • Cumin seed-1tbs
  • Pepper-1 tsp
  • Garlic - 2 bulbs
  • Ginger-1/2 inch
  • Coriander seed-1 tbs
  • Tamarind Extract (diluted)-1/4 cup
  • Mustard seeds-1 tsp
  • Curry leaves- 1 spring
  • Coriander leaves-1 spring
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil and Water as needed
Preparation
  • Soak Horse gram over night and pressure cook till soft
  • Drain the water and keep it aside for later use (Water's color will be in chocolate color)
  • Chop the onion
  • Dry roast Red chili, Cumin seed, pepper, Coriander seed and grind to fine paste.
  • Smash ginger and garlic.
  • Smash half of the cooked horse gram.
  • In a pan heat oil and put mustard seed.
  • Put curry leaves, Onion, smashed Ginger and Garlic, Green chili.
  • Add smashed horse gram and mix well.
  • Pour tamarind extract add salt.
  • Add sufficient water and make sure the gravy is not too thick.
  • Put remaining horse gram.
  • Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves over the gravy.
  • Remove from flame.
  • Serve with Chapatti or steamed rice.

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