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Jonnalu Senagalu

Jonnalu Senagalu is a healthy and nutritious snack made with sorghum aka jowar. This is a wholesome snack or a light meal that is packed with the goodness of whole grains.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: andhra, south indian
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Jonnalu/ Jowar/ Whole Sorghum
  • ½ cup Brown Chana/ chickpeas
  • 1~2 tsp Green Chilies paste
  • 1 Medium Onion, chopped
  • ½ tsp Mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp Cumin seeds
  • 6~8 curry leaves
  • 2 Dry Red Chilies, broken
  • 2 Garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder (optional)
  • To taste salt
  • 3 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1~2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Wash, rinse and soak jonnalu/ sorghum and brown chickpeas separately for 6~8 hours or overnight.
  • Pressure cook chana/ chickpeas for 4~5 whistles or until tender. Drain the water and set aside/
  • Pressure Cook jowar with 2~3 cups of water for 4~5 whistles or until tender. Once the pressure comes down, open the lid and add green chili paste. Mix well and cook till all of the water has evaporated.
  • Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the onions and garlic; saute till lightly browned around the edges.
  • Add turmeric, chili powder (add if you like spicy food) and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Next add the cooked jonnalu/ sorghum and chana. Season with salt and cook for 4~5 minutes on medium flame until all the flavors mingle.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and drizzle the lemon juice on top before serving.
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