Chawli Usal
Chawli Usal is a flavorful, spicy curry from Maharashtra, India, made primarily with black-eyed peas (chawli/lobia). It's a staple of Maharashtrian cuisine, often seasoned with a blend of coconut, onions, tomatoes, and a special goda masala or other regional spice mixes. The dish is typically enjoyed with bhakri (millet flatbread), rice, or chapati.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Chawli Usal is a high-protein, high-fiber dish with a moderate amount of carbohydrates, making it a nutritionally balanced and filling meal. A typical serving provides a good amount of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like iron and folate, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Folate | 180 mcg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Chawli Usal is a key part of Maharashtrian 'usal-pav' street food culture, often served as a wholesome breakfast or lunch. Nutritionally, black-eyed peas are a powerhouse of plant-based protein and are known for their high folate content, which is essential for cell growth and metabolism.
