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4 October, 2019

Kadale beeja Usli |Shenga Usli | Peanuts Salad |

Posted in : Beginners/Learner recipe, Usli | Kosambari | Salad | Sundal | on by : Divya Suresh Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

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Though high in calories, peanuts are a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Peanuts are nutrient rich nut/legume containing Potassium, phosphorous, copper, magnesium and vitamins B (B1, B3), E.

We make usli/salad using raw peanuts. In Karnataka raw, juicy groundnuts are available from the month of November ie during Kartika masa/month.

We make salad using those raw groundnuts, but we can also make this whenever feel like by soaking the dried peanuts.

So today’s recipe is usli/salad made using dried groundnut/peanuts. Make it spicy so that it tastes yummy or as per the requirement though

Ingredients : measuring cup – 250 ml

  • Groundnut/peanuts – 1/2 cup
  • Oil – 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Split bengal gram/chana dal – 1 tbsp
  • Split black gram/urad dal – 1/2 tbsp
  • Ginger – 1 tbsp
  • Green chilies – 6 to 8 (chopped or paste)
  • Curry leaves – 2 strings
  • Coriander leaves – tbsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Hing – 1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice as required
  • Grated fresh coconut – 1/4 cup (adjust)

PROCEDURE :

  • Soak peanuts for overnight in enough water, drain all the water and cook for 2 whistles
  • Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves and stir for minute, then add in turmeric powder and hing, stir again
  • Now add in cooked peanuts, salt and grated fresh coconut, stir while combining everything well (you can also add 1/2 tsp of sugar/jaggery)
  • Remove from the heat and add in lemon juice, mix and serve

However you can have a look at some more Usli or Kosambari recipes, like –