Usal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Usal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentil, cooked (moong beans); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 cm gingerroot, grated; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 green chili, chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 pinch turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 cup water; lemon juice, as required; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, to garnish; 2 teaspoons oil

Servings: persons

1 cup green lentil, cooked (moong beans)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 -2 cm gingerroot, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 green chili, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 pinch turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup water
lemon juice, as required
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, to garnish
2 teaspoons oil

1
Do not discard the water in which the moong beans were cooking.
2
Heat 2 tsps. of oil in a pot on low flame.
3
Add cumin seeds and green chilli.
4
Allow to splatter. Once the seeds stop splattering and the green chilli seeds stop popping, add ginger, garlic and onions.
5
Stir-fry on medium heat until the onions are pinkish in colour and transparent in appearance.
6
Add tomato/tomatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes.
7
Fold in the spices and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
8
Add moong beans and a cup of water.
9
Stir in salt to taste and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
10
Garnish with cilantro, drizzle some lemon juice and 2 tsps. oil and serve.
11
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup green lentil, cooked (moong beans), 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 cm gingerroot, grated, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Usal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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