Harive Soppu Huli

Harive Soppu Huli

Harive Soppu Huli

Veg Vegan

A nutritious curry made from amaranth leaves, cooked with a blend of spices and lentils, best served with rice.

Cuisines

Mysore

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 bunch harive soppu (amaranth leaves)
1/2 cup toor dal
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tsp tamarind paste
1 tsp jaggery
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
2 tbsp sambar powder
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
2 cups water
1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the harive soppu thoroughly and chop it finely.
  2. 2 Rinse the toor dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with 1 cup of water until soft.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn translucent.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
  6. 6 Stir in the chopped harive soppu and cook for a few minutes until it wilts.
  7. 7 Add cooked toor dal, tamarind paste, jaggery, sambar powder, and salt to the pan.
  8. 8 Pour in 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together.
  10. 10 Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed and check seasoning before serving.

Tips

Serve hot with steamed rice or ragi mudde for an authentic experience.