Holige Saaru

Ingredients:

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

5-6 byadgi dried red chillies

1/4 cup grated coconut (fresh/dried)

8 cloves of garlic

1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped

1/2 onion, diced

1 tomato, diced

1 tsp sambar powder

Kattu saaru + Holige oorna

Salt, to taste

Tempering:

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp oil mustard seeds

1 tsp oil cumin seeds

6 garlic cloves, chopped

3 dried red chillies

2 sprigs of curry leaves

1/8 tsp asafoetida/hing powder

Instructions:

1. Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chillies for 3-4 mins on low heat. Add grated coconut and garlic cloves, and set aside to cool.
2. Grind to a coarse powder; add chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, and grind to a smooth paste.
3. In a large pot, add kattu saaru + holige oorna, sambar powder, the masala paste from above, water as needed, and salt to taste.
4. Boil for 8-10 minutes. Add tempering and serve with rice.

Source: Prathima

Date: 08/25/2017