Batani Usli

Batani Usli

Batani Usli

Veg Vegan

Batani Usli is a simple yet flavorful side dish made from green peas sautéed with spices and coconut. It is a popular accompaniment to rotti and rice dishes in North Karnataka.

Cuisines

North Karnataka

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Green Pea 1 cup Green Pea , dried
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
chana dal 1 tablespoon Chana dal
urad dal 1 tablespoon Urad dal
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , chopped
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt to taste Salt
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , grated
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the dried green peas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked peas and pressure cook them with enough water until soft but not mushy.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
  4. 4 Add chana dal and urad dal, and fry until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add chopped green chilies and onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  6. 6 Stir in turmeric powder and red chili powder, and cook for another minute.
  7. 7 Add the cooked peas to the pan, mix well, and season with salt to taste.
  8. 8 Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  9. 9 Turn off the heat and add grated coconut, lemon juice, and fresh coriander leaves.
  10. 10 Mix everything well and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of ginger while sautéing the onions.