Pav Usal

Ingredients:

For the Usal (Spicy Bean Curry):

• 2 cups mixed sprouted beans (such as moth beans, mung beans, black chickpeas)
• Water for soaking and cooking
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Indian Chaska Usal Masala
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For serving:

• Pav (bread rolls), lightly toasted
• Finely chopped onions for garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving

Serving Size: 4

Instructions:

1. Rinse the mixed sprouted beans thoroughly under running water. Soak them in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover the beans.
3. Pressure cook the beans for 3-4 whistles or until they are cooked through but still retain their shape. Once done, set aside.
4. Heat oil in a large pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste to the pan and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
6. Add the finely chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
7. Stir in the Indian Chaska Usal Masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to combine the spices with the onion-tomato mixture.
8. Add the cooked sprouted beans to the pan along with some water to adjust the consistency of the Usal. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Once the Usal is cooked and has a thick consistency, remove it from the heat.
10. Toast the pav (bread rolls) lightly until they are warm and slightly crispy.
11. Serve the Pav Usal hot, with a generous serving of Usal topped with finely chopped onions and fresh coriander leaves.
12. Serve lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the Usal before eating.

Enjoy the delicious and spicy Pav Usal made with Indian Chaska Usal Masala! Adjust the spiciness according to your taste preference.