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Usal Recipe | Easy Mixed Sprouts Recipe | Healthy & Protein Rich Indian Curry

Mixed Sprouts Usal is a healthy and comforting Maharashtrian-style curry made with protein-rich mixed sprouts, basic Indian spices, onion, and tomato.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian | Maharashtrian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mixed sprouts soaked overnight
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 cup water for thick gravy
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • Green chilli chopped (optional)
  • Spices
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chole masala or pav bhaji masala

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame.
  2. Add chopped onion and fry until light golden brown.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds until raw smell disappears.
  4. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
  5. Add soaked mixed sprouts and sauté until excess moisture dries.
  6. Add all spices and salt. Mix well.
  7. Roast the masala on low flame for 3–4 minutes until oil releases.
  8. Add 1 cup water and mix well.
  9. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4–5 whistles on medium flame.
  10. Let pressure release naturally.
  11. Check if sprouts are soft. If needed, cook for 1–2 more whistles.
  12. Add fresh coriander and green chilli. Mix and serve hot.

Notes

Add 2 cups of water if you prefer a thin gravy
Adjust spice level as per taste
You can add coconut paste for a richer flavour
Goda masala can be used for authentic Maharashtrian taste
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with roti or chapati
Tastes great with steamed rice
Can also be enjoyed with pav or bhakri