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4.50 from 2 votes

Muthira Varuthathu ~ Horsegram Stir Fry

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Malabar - Indian
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup horsegram muthira
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3 dry red chillies
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped lengthwise
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Wash the horsegram well. Soak in water overnight.
  • Next day, drain the horsegram. Put into a pressure cooker with water an inch over its level. Add salt and turmeric powder.
  • Pressure cook on high for 6-8 whistles. Switch off and allow the pressure to go off completely.
  • Open the lid and drain the cooked horsegram of excess water.
  • In a saucepan, heat oil and splutter mustard seeds.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and saute for a couple of minutes till the garlic is fried.
  • Add the cooked horsegram and toss well to coat. Leave on low flame for five minutes.
  • Switch off and serve warm as side for rice and curry. Or have as it is like a snack!