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 Seed; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorn; 1 teaspoon Coriander Seed; 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped; 2 cups water; 1 cup Tamarind, water; 2 teaspoons jaggery; salt, to taste; 1 handful Cilantro, chopped

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 Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Black Peppercorn
	1 teaspoon	Coriander Seed
	2 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	2 cups	Water
	1 cup	Tamarind , water
	2 teaspoons	Jaggery
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

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.