Usli      

Usli consists of a mixture of healthy sprouts that are stir fried with a little masala.
A combination of 3 sprouts makes the recipe a good source of protein and iron. Sprouting aids the digestion of these pulses and also increases their nutritive value. The calcium and the fibre content of the recipe is good. It is thus very beneficial for you also keeps your taste buds happy. 
 
  
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients
2 cups mixed sprouts (moong, chana, matki etc.) 
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 
1 onion, chopped 
1/2 teaspoon ginger, chopped 
4 cloves garlic, chopped 
2 green chillies, chopped 
1 tomato, chopped 
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi) 
1 tablespoon chopped coriander 
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 
1 teaspoon lemon juice 
2 tablespoons oil 
salt to taste 
 
  
  How To Proceed  
1. Parboil the sprouts and drain. Do not cook them in a pressure cooker.  
2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and fry for 1/2 minute. Add the onion and fry for a few seconds.  
3. Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and fry again for a few seconds.  
4. Add the tomato, turmeric powder, coriander and chilli powder and fry again.  
5. Add the drained sprouts, lemon juice and salt and mix well.  
6. Serve hot.