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Vaal ki Usal
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Vaal ki Usal

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

182
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 10 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Asafoetida not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sprouted vaal (field beans)
  • 4 to 5 kokums
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 5 to 6 teaspoons curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 cup onions, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 3 teaspoons jaggery (gur), chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chilli powder
  • 4 tablespoons chopped coriander
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • salt to taste

Directions

1

Soak the kokums in 2 tablespoons of water and leave aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Purée the soaked kokums in a blender to get a smooth paste. Keep aside.

2

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida, curry leaves and ginger and sauté for a few seconds.

3

Add the onions and sauté till they turn translucent.

4

Add the vaal and 1 cup of water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

5

Add the turmeric powder, kokum paste, jaggery, chilli powder, coriander and salt and cook for another 5 minutes.

6

Serve hot.

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