Dill Saaru(Rasam) sapsige saru
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.monsoonspice.com/2007/03/dill-saarurasam-dill-potato-palya-and.html
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: saaru/Rasam, soppu recipies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dill, chopped
- 1 cup Yellow Pigeon Peas/Toor Dal
- 1-2 tbsp Jaggary
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped finely
- Salt to taste
- For Grinding:
- 1 marble size Tamarind/1 Lime
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 3-4 Dry Red Chillies
- 1/2 tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves
- For Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 Dry Red Chilli
- Few Curry Leaves
- Pinch of Hing/Asafetida
Directions
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Cook pigeon peas/toor dal with enough water and cool it.
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Grind half of this dal with pepper seeds, jeera, dry chillies, garlic and tamarind without adding any water and keep it aside.
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In a deep pan, take little water and bring it to boil.
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To this add ground masala and remaining dal with salt to taste.
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Cook this in a medium flame till it starts boiling.
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Reduce the flame and add chopped dill adnd coriander leaves and cook for futher 5-10 minutes.
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Season it with mustard, dry chilli, hing and curry leaves.
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Serve this hot with white rice with ghee and papads.