Mixed Sprout Ussal

Ingredients 

• 130 gram mixed sprouts (e.g. moong, matki, chana)
• 6-8 curry leaves
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon goda masala
• 1 teaspoon grated jaggery
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves 
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut

For the paste

• 6-7 garlic cloves
• 3-4 green chillies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted
• 30 gram grated fresh coconut

Method

1. First, grind the garlic, chillies, cumin seeds and grated coconut together to make a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. Heat a non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and fry until they crackle. Add the curry leaves and onions and roast, stirring continuously, until the onions turn light golden.
3. Mix in the prepared paste and cook on a medium heat for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the turmeric and red chilli powder, goda masala, jaggery and salt, and stir well.
5. Add the sprouts to the pan, mix well, and then add enough water to cover just the mixture. Bring to the boil and cook on a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are cooked. Garnish with the coriander leaves and coconut.

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