Uttarakhand
Chainsoo
Roasted, ground black urad cooked into a dark, smoky dal. Garhwal's high protein comfort.
50 minTime
10 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayRoasted urad, iron kadai, dark and nutty.
The original212kcalsame
10 gproteinsame
8 gfibresame
50minutessame
Classic chainsoo.
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
4 steps- 1Dry roast the whole urad in an iron kadai until fragrant and a few shades darker. Cool and grind coarsely.
- 2Heat mustard oil, add cumin, asafoetida, red chillies, ginger and garlic.
- 3Add the urad powder, turmeric, coriander and chilli powder and fry 2 minutes. Add water gradually, stirring to avoid lumps.
- 4Simmer covered on low for 30 minutes, stirring now and then. Finish with ghee and coriander.
Serve it like this
Serve hot in a deep bowl with a swirl of ghee or a few coriander leaves on top, and rice or rotis on the side.
