KULITHA UPKARI / HORSE GRAM STIR FRY

Horse Gram is called Kulithu in Konkani.Kulitha Upkari is a popular and famous side dish in Kochi GSB Konkani cuisine.Horse gram is very beneficial for human health.It has a rich source of Protein, Minerals and Vitamins and also rich in Nutrients.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare  Kulitha Upkari / Horse Gram Stir Fry.

Ingredients :-

Horse gram.         -1cup (soaked)
Salt.                      -to taste
Grated Coconut.   -2tbsp [optional]

For Seasoning:-

Coconut oil.           -1tsp.                     
Mustard seeds.       -1tsp 
Green chillies.        - 3
Curry leaves.          -1spring
Red chilly powder. -1/2 tsp
Hing powder.          - a pinch

Instructions :-

Remove the stones, wash and soak 1cup Horse gram for 8 hours or overnight.

Drain and Pressure cook the soaked Horse gram with required Salt and 1cup of water for 3 whistles and simmer for 10 minutes or cook  till soft. Keep aside.

Wash and half slit Green chillies lengthwise and keep aside.

Method :-

Heat Coconut oil in a pan and splutter Mustard seeds and saute well.

Add half slit Green chillies and Curry leaves and fry for a minute.

Then lower the flame and add 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder and a pinch of Hing powder. Saute well.

Drain water and add the cooked Horse gram and saute well.

Check for Salt and add little Salt if required and mix well.

Sprinkle little water and mix well.Cover the pan with a lid and cook the Horse gram for 2 minute on low flame and saute in between.

Add grated Coconut and saute well.[optional].Then switch off the flame.

A very tasty Kulitha Upkari is ready to serve as a side dish with Rice.