- Soak karamani atleast 3 hours in hot water. Drain water. Add enough water, salt and pressure cook for 4 whistles in medium flame. Heat a kadai, temper with oil, mustard,urad dal,red chilli,hing,curry leaves followed by karamani. Stir for a minute until any retained water evaporates and add grated coconut. Stir for 2 minutes in medium flame. Serve hot.