Sundakai Saaru
Veg
Vegan
A tangy and spicy soup made with turkey berries and spices, offering a unique taste. It's a staple accompaniment to rice or rotti.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | sundakai (Turkey berries) |
| 1 tablespoon | tamarind paste |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 cup | water |
| to taste | salt |
| 2 tablespoons | jaggery |
| 1 tablespoon | freshly chopped coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the sundakai thoroughly and crush them slightly to remove seeds.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add the crushed sundakai and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 6 Add tamarind paste and water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 8 Add jaggery and stir until it dissolves completely.
- 9 Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Adjust the amount of jaggery and tamarind to balance the sour and sweet flavors according to your taste.