Tempered Horsegram Snack (Ulava Vepudu)
Hearty and nutritious horsegram boiled until tender and tempered with mustard seeds, garlic, and curry leaves for a simple yet flavorful South Indian side.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Colander
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For Boiling:
- 1 cup horsegram (Ulavalu) soaked overnight
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
For Tempering:
- ½ tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad Dal
- 3 green chilies
- ½ cup onions
- 5-6 curry leaves
Instructions
Cook the Horsegram:
- In a pressure cooker, combine 1 cup horsegram (Ulavalu), 3 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 4–5 whistles or until soft.
- Drain cooked horse gram.
Prepare Tempering:
- In a pan, heat ½ tablespoon oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon chana dal, and 1 teaspoon urad Dal, let them crackle. Add 5-6 curry leaves (Optional). Saute until aromatic.
- Add 3 green chilies and ½ cup onions and saute.
Finish and Serve:
- Pour the tempering over the boiled horsegram. Mix well and serve warm as a protein-rich side or snack.
Notes
1 cup Horsegram yields about 500g of cooked cooked.
1 cup of cooked Horsegram with tempering is about 650g.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Tempered Horsegram Snack (Ulava Vepudu)
Serving Size
1 cup (160g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Protein
13
g
26
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
18
g
75
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Fat
2
g
3
%
Sodium
414
mg
18
%
Potassium
491
mg
14
%
Vitamin D
0
µg
0
%
Calcium
134
mg
13
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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