PUSAWARA

(Sprouted Whole Green Gram)

Ingredients

Whole Green Gram – 100 gms.

Oil – 2 tblsp.

Asafoetida – pinch

Green Chillies – 3 nos.

Ginger – ½” piece

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp.

Lime Juice – 1 tblsp.

Salt – to taste

Coriander Leaves – 1 tblsp. (for garnish)

Method

The preparation for Puswara starts one day before the actual cooking..

1. Wash and soak the whole green gram for 6 – 7 hours in water.

2. Remove them and tie the damp whole green gram in a muslin cloth. Leave it for 1 day till the green gram sprouts.

3. In a pan, heat oil. When hot, add chopped green chillies, finely chopped ginger and asafoetida. Allow it to temper.

4. Add the sprouted whole green gram lentil and a little water. Cook till the lentil is tender.

5. When nearly done, add the remaining spices and cook for a few more minutes.

6. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

To serve

Pusawara is served hot with Phulko.