Masoppu Saaru

By Praveen Kumar 2 comments

Ingredients:
Tuvar Dal – 1/2 cup
Greens – 4 to 5 cups, chopped
Garlic – 8 to 10 pods
Rasam Powder – 3 tsp
Salt to taste

Grind to Paste:
Onion – 1/2 medium
Coconut – 2 to 3 tblsp, grated

For Seasoning:
Ghee – 1 tblsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Red Chillies – 2, broken into 2 to 3 pieces
Garlic – 4 to 6 pods
Onion – 1, minced
Tomato – 1 small, minced
Curry Leaves – 2 sprigs

Method:
1. Boil with some water tuvar dal, chopped greens, garlic pods, rasam powder and salt in a pressure cooker.
2. When cool, mash thoroughly adding some water if necessary to make it of a pouring consistency.
3. Heat ghee, add mustard, cumin seeds and red chilli.
4. When done, add onion, garlic and curry leaves.
5. Stir fry till onion turns brown, add tomatoes and fry till done.
6. Pour this seasoning into the greens and stir.
7. Serve hot with rice.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

2 comments

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manju November 22, 2013 - 10:26 am

Its a tasty and simple recepi,Thanks

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varsha February 9, 2013 - 1:44 am

its very tasty

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