Saru Besara
Veg
Vegan
A tangy and spicy curry made with colocasia and mustard paste, flavored with garlic and green chilies.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | yellow split peas (moong dal) |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 | small eggplant, chopped |
| 1 | medium potato, peeled and chopped |
| 1 | small tomato, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the yellow split peas (moong dal) in water for 20 minutes.
- 2 Grind the mustard seeds into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds.
- 4 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the mustard paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 5 Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- 6 Add the soaked moong dal, chopped eggplant, potato, and tomato to the pan.
- 7 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 8 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes until the vegetables and dal are cooked through.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use mustard oil instead of vegetable oil.