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- Minapa Vadiyalu Pulusu | Black Gram Wadi Curry
- Recipe: Amma
- Serves 2-3
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried black gram (or moong dal) wadis/vadiyams
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green chillis, slit lenghtwise
- a big pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp of tamarind pulp (mix in some water if it is too thick)
- salt - to taste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- oil - for frying
Preparation
Step 1: Heat oil and fry the black gram wadi to golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towel and Set aside.
Step 2: Leave about tbsp of oil in the same kadai and remove the rest. Add urad dal, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, hing and green chillies. Once mustard start to crackle, add onion and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until translucent.
Step 3: Add chopped tomato and cook until the entire mixture turns mushy. Season with salt, turmeric and red chilli powder. Stir in the tamarind pulp and mix everything together.
Step 4: Finally add the fried vadiyams and mix again. On low heat, cook for 2 to 3 minutes and turn off the heat. If you have time, cover and let the curry sit for 10 to 15 minutes for the flavors to blend together. Serve with rice.