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Colocasia Leaf Usli


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Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

Method
For the dal mixture
  1. Soak the toovar dal in water for approx. 1 hour. Drain and discard the water and along with all the other ingredients, grind the dal to a rough paste in a blender. Keep aside.

How to proceed
  1. Mix together the dal mixture and the colocasia leaves, add turmeric powder, 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles, or till the dal is cooked.
  2. In another pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
  3. Add the soaked urad dal and curry leaves and cook till the dal turns golden brown in colour.
  4. Add the cooked colocasia mixture, salt and cook till the usli is semi-dry.
  5. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrient values per serving
CarbohydratesEnergyFatIronProtein
16.7 gm. 113 cal. 2.3 gm. 1.5 mg. 6.5 gm.
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Sia Mehta, October 12, 2010

i tried this recipe and believe me it turned out awesome...i did not know patra leaves can be used so innovatively.. thank you tarlaji for a 5 star recipe!
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Reviewed October 12, 2010 by Sia Mehta

i tried this recipe and believe me it turned out awesome...i did not know patra leaves can be used so innovatively.. thank you tarlaji for a 5 star recipe!

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