Kollu Thuvaiyal

Kollu Thuvaiyal / Horsegram Chutney :

Horsegram (Kollu ) is main source of Iron , Minerals  & Fiber content.This is mainly used to reduce weight, therefore any kind of dish made out of Kollu is a suitable dish for people in diet. Horsegram is a good remedy for cold & cough.

Ingredients:

Horsegram (Kollu) -100 gr

Small Onion-8 (chop it into small pieces)

Garlic-4 pods (chop it into small pieces)

Grated Coconut-4 tsp

Red chilie-3

Coriander Leaves-Little

Curry Leaves-Little

For Seasoning:

Urudh Dal-1 tsp

Gingelly Oil

Method:

1.In an empty kadai saute the Horsegram without adding oil.Once it turns brown , it will start to burst which indicates that it has been done.

2.Now transfer it to a kadai and add water. It should be soaked for about 3 hrs.

3.Add Kollu and the soaked water into a pressure cooker for 2 whistle.Add required amount of salt.

4.Strain the water separately from the boiled Kollu. Don't waste this water you can use this for preparing Kollu Rasam.

5.In a  kadai  add Gingelly oil , once the its heated add Urudh dal. Wait until its about to turn brown.

6.Now add the chopped Onion , Garlic & Red chilie , saute them well.

7.Once they turn Golden Brown add Curry Leaves & Coriander.

8.Now add the boiled kollu to the kadai.

9.Finally add the grated coconut to the kadai.

10.We have already added salt while boiling kollu , therefore add only little salt required for the chutney.

11.Allow the content to cool and grind them well.

12.Now in a pan / Kadai add  a spoon of Gngelly oil . Once hetaed add 1/2 tsp of Urudh Dal & Mustard Seeds.Add curry leaves to it.

13.Now transfer it to the grinded mixture.

Tasty & Healthy Kollu chutney is ready . This tastes good with Curd Rice & Rasam.

Tips:

While you saute Kollu be careful that they are not over fried. If so , the taste of the chutney will be spoiled.

For people who are in diet you can use 3 tsp of grated coconut instead of 4 tsp and you can also skip step 12 &13.

When you strain the water separately, you can drink the water which will help you reduce weight , or you can use it for preparing Kollu Rasam.

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