Ulava Chaaru
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients
  • Black Ulavalu 250 Grams
  • Tamarind, Soaked In Hot Water 25 Grams
  • Green Chilies 3 Numbers
  • Curry Leaves 1 Bunch
  • Salt To Taste
  • Red Chilies 2 Numbers
  • Cumin Seeds 5 Grams
  • Mustard Seeds 5 Grams
  • Oil 2 Tablespoons
Instructions
  1. Wash ulavalu well and soak in water for 6 hours. Add 3 cups of water and pressure cook them for 30-40 minutes. Separate the water from the seeds and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, fry red chilies, mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves for 1 minute and add tamarind water.
  3. Then add the boiled water, salt, green chilies and boil for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Now blend the boiled seeds (ulavalu) to a fine paste and add to the tamarind water. Mix well and cook until a thick gravy is formed.
  5. Remove from heat and serve with idlis or rice.
  6. This can also be served as soup with cream on it.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/veg-recipes/ulava-chaaru-11686.html