HORSE GRAM MASALA GRAVY

 

 

Horse gram is a wonderful legume with plethora of health benefits. Considering the nutritional value,I have been exploring various recipes involving, this amazing legume. Horse gram increases body heat,hence I thought it would be suitable gravy to consume during the winter month. 

 

 

 

 

 

 INGREDIENTS TO ROAST & GRIND :

 

 CORIANDER SEEDS- 4 TSP

 FENNEL SEEDS- 1 TSP

FENUGREEK SEEDS- 1/4 TSP

GROUND NUTS- 3 TSP

GARLIC CLOVES- 4 NOS

OTHER INGREDIENTS :

HORSE GRAM- 1 1/2 CUPS

ONION- 2 NOS

TOMATOES- 2 NOS

KASOORI METHI- 1 TSP

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

OIL- 1 1/2 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 1 TSP

PROCEDURE :

1. Dry roast horse gram till nice smell emanates and it turns crisp.

2. Soak it for 4 hours. Take the soaked horse gram in a pressure cooker along with salt and water and cook for 6-7 whistles.Discard the soaked water and take fresh water for steaming.

3.In a pan add oil and heat it. Throw some cumin seeds. When it starts to splutter, add onion,salt and fry till it turns translucent.

4. Add chopped tomatoes and saute till it turns mushy. 

5. Pour the ground paste,turmeric powder over it and fry till the raw smell evades.

6. Transfer the steamed horse gram,and turmeric powder over the paste and ad some water to get the gravy consistency. Simmer in mild heat for a couple of minutes.

7. Sprinkle crushed kasoor imethi over the gravy and serve.