Guggari

    This a protein rich food which can be eaten as it is for an evening snack or with Chapathi.

This is also called as usli in some parts of Karnataka.

Ingredients:

Black Channa - 1 cup

Salt to taste

Fresh grated coconut - 1/2 cup

Green chillies - 3 to 4

Oil - 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Channa dal - 2 tsp

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 5 to 10

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - 1 pinch

Method:

Wash and soak the channa for atleast 4 to 5 hrs.

Pressure cook it with little salt for three whistles.

Now heat a pan and add oil. Add mustard seeds.

Once it splutters , add channa and urad dal. When they turn golden brown, add curry leaves and chopped green chillies. Fry well.

Now add turmeric and asafoetida.

Strain the water from the channa and add the channa to the pan. Mix well.

Cook for five more minutes and add little salt as required. 

Now add fresh grated coconut and mix well. Turn off the heat.

Serve hot as an evening snack.

Enjoy Cooking!!