Go Back
–+ servings

Tempered Horsegram Snack (Ulava Vepudu)

Hearty and nutritious horsegram boiled until tender and tempered with mustard seeds, garlic, and curry leaves for a simple yet flavorful South Indian side.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Start Cooking
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4 cups (160g)
Calories 225 kcal
Protein13 g
Fiber18 g
Fat2 g
Carbohydrates38 g

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients
 

For Boiling:

  • 1 cup (200 g) horsegram (Ulavalu) - soaked overnight
  • 3 cups (709.76 ml) water
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt - adjust to taste

For Tempering:

  • ½ tablespoon (0.5 tablespoon) oil
  • 1 teaspoon chana dal
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad Dal
  • 3 green chilies
  • ½ cup onions
  • 5-6 fresh curry leaves

Instructions
 

Cook the Horsegram:

  • In a pressure cooker, combine 1 cup horsegram (Ulavalu), 3 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 4–5 whistles or until soft.
    Raw horsegram being cooked in a pressure cooker with water and salt, an essential step for preparing tempered horsegram snack.
  • Drain cooked horse gram.
    Straining cooked horsegram to separate excess water, highlighting the texture of perfectly cooked ulavalu legumes.

Prepare Tempering:

  • In a pan, heat ½ tablespoon oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon chana dal, and 1 teaspoon urad Dal, let them crackle. Add 5-6 fresh curry leaves (Optional). Saute until aromatic.
    Whole spices tempering in hot oil in a frying pan
  • Add 3 green chilies and ½ cup onions and saute.
    Golden-brown sautéed onions being prepared for the tempered horsegram snack, adding flavor and texture to the dish.

Finish and Serve:

  • Pour the tempering over the boiled horsegram. Mix well and serve warm as a protein-rich side or snack.
    Adding protein-rich cooked horsegram to tempered spices and onions in a pan, bringing together the key elements of this healthy snack.

Notes

1 cup Horsegram yields about 500g of cooked cooked.
1 cup of cooked Horsegram with tempering is about 650g.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Tempered Horsegram Snack (Ulava Vepudu)
Serving Size
 
1 cup (160g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
18
g
75
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Potassium
 
491
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
414
mg
18
%
Vitamin D
 
0
µg
0
%
Calcium
 
134
mg
13
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Made this recipe?Meals are better when they're shared. Tag @ThaliMethod on Insta or Tiktok or use hashtag #ThaliMethod so we can all enjoy it! or send it to a friend!