Kala Vatana Usal or Kala Vatana Sambar Recipe 2023

 Kala Vatana Usal or Kala Vatana Sambar

Kala Vatana Usal, also known as Kala Vatana Sambar, is a popular dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra made with black peas cooked in a spicy coconut-based gravy. Here is a basic recipe you can use:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black peas (Kala vatana), soaked overnight and pressure cooked
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons sambar powder (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons chopped curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions:

1. Soak the black peas overnight and then pressure cook them until they are tender.
2. In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies. Once the seeds start to crackle, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add minced garlic, grated ginger and curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
4. Add grated coconut, sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the coconut turns light brown.
5. Add the cooked black peas and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
8. Serve the Kala Vatana Usal with rice or roti.

Note: Some variations of the recipe may use Goda masala or Kokum instead of sambar powder.

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Kala Vatana Sambar Nutrition information

Based on the given ingredients, here is the approximate nutrition information for the entire recipe:

• Calories: 1064
• Total fat: 46g
• Saturated fat: 17g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 505mg
• Total carbohydrates: 131g
• Dietary fiber: 32g
• Sugar: 22g
• Protein: 40g