Avarekalu Saaru

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Hyacinth Bean
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Sambar powder
	1 cup	Tamarind , water
	1 tablespoon	Jaggery
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the avarekalu thoroughly and pressure cook with a pinch of salt until soft.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
4. 4 Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
6. 6 Mix in the turmeric powder and sambar powder, stirring well.
7. 7 Add the cooked avarekalu to the pan and mix everything together.
8. 8 Pour in the tamarind water and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Add jaggery and salt to taste, allowing the saaru to simmer for about 10 minutes.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.