Kadle Usli

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Ingredients

1 cup	black chickpeas (kadle)
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	urad dal
2 tablespoons	grated coconut
2 units	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 teaspoon	jaggery
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the black chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and pressure cook the chickpeas with fresh water until they are soft but not mushy.
3. 3 In a pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
4. 4 Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add urad dal and fry until golden brown.
5. 5 Add dried red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves to the pan and sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix well.
7. 7 Stir in grated coconut, jaggery, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
8. 8 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
9. 9 Serve hot as a snack or side dish.