Moong Rasam / Hesarukalu Saaru

Hesarukalu Saaru is a simple rasam variety made from Moong / Greengram -Nutritious and healthy , try it if you want something tangy and spicy accompaniment for rice.Enjoy hot as soup as well.

Moong Rasam / Hesarukalu Saaru

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Hesarukalu / Green Moong
• (cooked well)
• 1 tsp Jaggery
• 1/4 tsp Tamarind paste
• Salt as per taste

For Grinding

• 2-3 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Jeera
• 1-2 Kala miri
• 2-3 Dry red chillies
• 3-4 tbsp Grated coconut, Fresh
• 1 tomato chopped

For seasoning

• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1-2 tsp Ghee
• 1-2 strands Curry leaves
• Hing-pinch
• Turmeric-pinch

Method: Pressure cook the legumes well.Grind together the items mentioned under For Grinding.Keep it aside.Take a pan , add the ground paste to the cooked Moong.Add water and mix well.Let it boil for some time.Next add tamarind paste, jaggery and salt ,simmer for 10-15 mins.Season with the mustard ,hing and curry leaves.Enjoy Hesarukalu Saaru hot with rice.


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