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