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Thursday, 7 October 2010

Tomato BeLe Saaru (Spicy Tomato and Lentil soup)


What is Saaru?


Ingredients
Tomato: 2 (chopped)
Togari BeLe (Yellow Lentil): 1 handful
Saarina Pudi (Saaru Powder): 1 tsp
Bella (Jaggary): a small piece or Sugar: 1tsp

Kothambari Soppu (Coriander leaves): few strands (chopped)
Huli (Tamarind): a marble-sized piece
Neeru (Water): 2 cups
Uppu (Salt): to taste

for Oggarane/Tempering
Saasive (Mustard Seeds): 1 tsp
Jeerige (Cumin Seeds): 1 tsp
Hingu (Asafoetida): 1 pinch
Karibevu (Curry Leaves): 4-5
Enne/Thuppa (Oil/Ghee): 1tsp


 Method
Boil the above ingredients in a pressure cooker (3 whistles) or simmer in a saucepan for 30 mins. Heat oil/ghee in a small pan and add oggarane ingredients to it. Pour this over the saaru just before serving.

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