Oct 12, 2015

Togari Kayi Saaru

Togari Kayi Saaru is a simple rasam variety made from fresh Togarikayi/ Green Pigeon Peas. ( Tuvar Dal - fresh version ) Nutritious and healthy , try it if you want something tangy and spicy accompaniment for rice. Togarikalu (in Kannada ) or  Tuvar Lilva is a bean variety  mostly available during winter season in India.


Togari Kayi Saaru 
Ingredients:
1 cup Fresh Togarikayi /Pigeon Peas
(cooked well)
1 tsp Jaggery
1/4 tsp Tamarind paste
Salt as per taste

For Grinding
2-3 tsp Coriander seeds
1/2-1 tsp Jeera
1/2 tsp Kala miri
2-3 Dry red chillies
3-4 tbsp Grated coconut, Fresh
1 Onion chopped
1 tomato chopped

For seasoning
1 tsp Mustard
1-2 tsp Ghee
1-2 strands Curry leaves
Hing-pinch
Turmeric-pinch


Method:  Pressure cook the legumes well.Grind together the items mentioned under For Grinding.
Keep it aside. Take a pan , add the ground paste to the legumes.
Add water and mix well. Let it boil for some time.
Next add tamarind paste, jaggery and salt simmer for 10-15 mins. 
Season with the mustard ,hing and curry leaves. 
Enjoy Togari Kayi Saaru hot with rice.


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