Katne Saaru (Pepper Jeera Saaru)

Katne Saaru  (Pepper Jeera Saaru)

Katne saaru, tastes spicy and tangy, makes a great appetizer in any season. It is also touted as a good remedy for cold. 

Prep time:   10 min.

Cook time: 15 min.

Servings:     4 to 6

Calories:      not meaningful

Ingredients:

·         Tamarind                                    30 g.  ( lime size)

·         Pepper                                         3/4 tbsn

·         Cumin Seeds (Jeera)                1/2 tbsn

·         Chopped Coriander leaves      1 tbsn

·         Turmeric Powder                      1/2 ts

·         Salt                                               1 tsp

·         Jaggery                                        2 tsp

·         Garlic cloves                               4 to 6

For Seasoning:

·         Ghee                                       1 tbsn

·         Mustard seeds                      ½ tsp

·         Asafoetida                             pinch

·         Curry leaves                          8 to 10

Method:

1. Dry roast the pepper and cumin seeds and grind them to a fine powder.

2. Soak the tamarind in a cup of warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and strain out the juice into a four quart pot.

3. Add turmeric powder, jaggery, garlic and salt.

4. Boil till raw smell of tamarind disappears (5 min.)

5. Add 3 more cups of water, pepper and cumin powder. Cook for 10 min.

Seasoning:

6. Heat the ghee in a pan, add mustard, and curry leaves, when mustard sputters, add asafoetida (hing), heat for few seconds and pour it over the hot saaru.

Garnish it with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Marige Gojju

Marige Gojju (Spicy Green Chutney)

Marige gojju is a popular dish in the Sirsi (malenadu) area. Before the advent of the blender it was prepared in a marige  (stone or wooden bowl). This is a simple and quick to make. Serves as a dip for vegetables or chips, other than the traditional serving with rice or idli. .  In our party we make this and is appreciated by the guests.

Cook time: 15 min

Servings: Depends

Calories:

Nutritinonal value: since the major ingredient is ‘yogurt’ it is a good source of ‘protein’ and ‘good bacterial culture’.

Ingredients:

 

·         Urad Dal                                                ½ Tsp

·         Sesame Seeds                                       ½ Tsp

·         Green Chilli                                           1 to 2 chopped

·         Garlic                                                     6 small cloves

·         Vegetable Oil                                        one and 1/2 tsp

·         Grated Coconut                                   ½ cup grated

·         Yogurt or Curds                                   1 cup

·         Water                                                     1/4 cup

·         Cilantro (chopped)                              ½ cup

·         Salt                                                         1/2 teaspoon (as required)

Method:

 

 1. First fry the garlic, chopped green chili, and later add urad dal (black gram), sesame seeds, and garlic, in the oil, till urad dal turns light brown.

2. Blend the fried mixture with grated coconut, cilantro in water into a coarse paste and then mix with yogurt/curds (1 cup). Pour the mixture into a bowl, add salt to taste.

Marige gojju is ready for serving.