Avarekalu Saaru

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Ingredients

1 cup	avarekalu (hyacinth beans)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 cloves	garlic, minced
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
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	coriander leaves, 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.