For preparing kadala upperi, soak kadala over night.

In a cooker, add kadala, chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic, salt and required water.

Cook well.

Evaporate water and make thick masala.

Heat oil in a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves. Add the gravy and fry it.

Keep in low flame and fry the kadala. Kadala upperi is ready.