Jeerige Saar

Name: Jeerige Saar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Mangalorean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 2 cups water; 1 cup tamarind water; 2 teaspoons jaggery; salt to taste; 1 handful coriander leaves

Veg Vegan

A comforting, cumin-flavored soup that serves as a perfect appetizer or light meal, often enjoyed with rice.

Cuisines

Mangalorean

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	black peppercorns
1 teaspoon	coriander seeds
2 cloves	garlic
1 inch	ginger
2 cups	water
1 cup	tamarind water
2 teaspoons	jaggery
—	salt to taste
1 handful	coriander leaves

Instructions

1 Heat ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2 Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Roast them lightly.
3 Add garlic and ginger, sauté until the raw smell disappears.
4 Pour in water and tamarind water, and bring to a boil.
5 Add jaggery and salt, stir well to dissolve.
6 Simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery and tamarind to balance the sweet and sour flavors according to your preference.