Horse gram tadka recipe

The main ingredient of this recipe is horse gram, which we like to  consume during the cold seasons as it gives warmth to the body and as a bonus helps in weight reduction and is an excellent source of iron too!

The whole seeds of horse gram are generally utilized as cattle feed. However, it is consumed as a whole seed, as sprouts, or as whole meal in India, popular especially in southern Indian states. 

I learnt this recipe from my mother in law and it’s a quick dinner for us on some days and we can avoid carbs during this meal as this is quite filling and healthy too!

The recipe is as follows

Ingredients

Horse gram – 1 cup

Water – 2 cups

Chilli powder, turmeric powder – as required

Salt – as required

For seasoning

Shallots – finely chopped

Garlic – finely chopped

Chopped coconut pieces

Curry leaves

Red chillies

Method

• Dry roast the horse gram in a thick bottom kadai/wok for about 10 mins in med flame until you get a nice aroma and the shape and colour of the horse gram changes slightly. Soak this roasted horse gram in sufficient water for about 3- 4 hrs.
• Wash it well until the water is clear, that’s for about 3-4 times and put it in a pressure cooker.
• Add 2 cups of water, salt and spices and tsp. of oil in the pressure cooker.
• Pressure cook for one whistle at high flame and reduce the flame to min and leave for about half an hour before switching the flame off, as it takes time to cook well.
• Once the pressure releases on its own, get ready for the tadka/seasoning.
• Keep a small pan on the stove, add oil, add the finely chopped shallots, garlic, coconut pieces, curry leaves and dried red chillies, saute well until the shallots and garlic turns golden brown in colour.
• Add the tadka to the cooked horsegram.
• Serve hot with rice, philkas or just as it is!

Thank you!

Chaithanya