 Usal | |
| Place of origin | India |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Maharashtra |
| Main ingredients | Lentils |
Usal or Oosal (Marathi: ऊसळ) is a dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is made of legumes such as peas, lentils, black-eyed beans, matki (moth bean), moong (green gram) or Hyacinth beans. Generally, the beans are soaked in water and allowed to sprout for a day or two. The sprouted beans are stir-fried along with onions, spices and curry leaves in oil. A little water is added to cook the sprouts. It usually has a thick gravy-like consistency. The use of spices varies according to the sprouts used, and according to taste.
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References
- Bharadwaj, Monisha (2005). The Indian Spice Kitchen (Illustrated ed.). Hippocrene Books. p. 167. ISBN 0-7818-1143-0. Retrieved 2009-03-03.