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Soak the dal and grind it
Soak the dal together for at least 1 or 2 hours. Drain all the water and then grind the soaked chana dal with green chili in a mixer, add little water and grind it to a thick paste.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories135.4 kcal
- Carbs9.4 g (37.6 kcal)
- Protein3.7 g (14.7 kcal)
- Fats9.2 g (83.2 kcal)
Thal Usili recipe
Thal Usili/Dal usili is a good source of dietary fiber, selenium, manganese, beta carotene, and an excellent source of vitamin D, vitamin E. It helps strengthen bones and boost immunity.
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
Bengal gram dal
30 Grams
Black gram dal
10 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
5 Grams
Curry leaves
15 Grams
Onion small
50 Grams
Asafoetida
0.5 Tea Spoon
Chillies red
5 Grams
Turmeric powder
5 Grams
Mustard seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
2 Table Spoon
Salt
2.5 Grams
Water
200 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
2
Saute the spices
Heat a Kadai with oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and splutter for few seconds. Add curry leaves and leave them to crackle for 2 seconds. Add the chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, and saute till the onions turn translucent.
3
Mix the dal
Add the ground chana paste and keep mixing it. Add turmeric powder and red chili powder and by using a wooden spatula try to separate the dal and create a crumbly texture. Add salt and check for seasoning.
4
Garnish
Switch off the flame and serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition Label
Thal Usili
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories135.4 kcal
- Carbs9.4 g
- Fiber3.8 g
- Sugar1.0 g
- Protein3.7 g
- Fat9.2 g
- Saturated fat1.7 g
- Mono unsaturated fat3.5 g
- Poly unsaturated fat3.3 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium272.2 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Thal Usili | Bitter gourd curry | Bitter gourd fry | Kakara Vepudu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135.4 kcal | 118.2 kcal | 118.2 kcal | 118.2 kcal |
| Carbs | 9.4 g | 7.2 g | 7.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 3.5 g | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 8.4 g | 8.4 g | 8.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 5.3 g | 5.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 272.2 mg | 257.1 mg | 257.1 mg | 257.1 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
