Kala Vatana Usal (Gravy)
176 20 mins 2 Servings
Kala Vatana Usal is a flavorful Maharashtrian curry made with dried black peas (kala vatana) cooked in a spicy gravy, seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a blend of traditional spices. It's typically enjoyed with bhakri or rice, offering a hearty and nutritious meal.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Medium Bowl - 135.0 gm
130 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 13.77 gm
- Protein 2.43 gm
- Fat 5.38 gm
- Fiber 4.77 gm
Ingredients

Vatana
2.0 Tbsp (27.24 gm)

Onion
3.0 Chopped Tbsp (24.06 gm)

Tomato
1/4 Chopped Cup (38.95 gm)

Coriander Leaves
1.0 Chopped Tsp (0.92 gm)

Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Tsp (5.04 gm)

Red Chilly
1/4 Powder Tsp (0.54 gm)

Jeera Powder
1/4 Tsp (0.44 gm)

Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp (0.41 gm)

Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp (0.37 gm)

Haldi
1/4 Tsp (0.6 gm)

Rai
1/8 Tsp (0.46 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Oil
2.0 Tsp (6.62 ml)

Water
As Required (100.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 Heat a pan with 2 tsp oil, add 1/8 tsp rai, 1/4 tsp jeera, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 3 tbsp chopped onion and 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes.
- Step 2 Saute all ingredients until soft.
- Step 3 Add 1/4 tsp haldi,1/4 tsp dhania powder,1/4 tsp garam masala powder and 1/4 tsp red chilli powder.
- Step 4 Mix well and pour water for the gravy.
- Step 5 Add the cooked kala vatana and 1/4 tsp salt
- Step 6 Cover and cook until all combines well
- Step 7 Garnish with 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves.
- Step 8 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds
- Step 9 Serve with steamed rice.
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