Potato Saagu |
Potato Saagu is yummy side dish for chapati/idli. It is a wonderful combination of potato and spices blended with besan. It is known as Bombay Saagu in restaurants in Karnataka.
I learnt this recipe form my aunt.
- Potatoes- 2 (boiled and mashed)
- Onion- 1 Chopped
- Tomato- 1 chopped.
- Green chillies- 2 nos.
- Turmeric powder- pinch
- Salt- as per taste
- Chickpea flour (Besan)- 2 tsp
- Coriander leaves- few
- Lemon juice-1/2 tsp (opt)
- grated Coconut-1-2 tsp
- oil- 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Chana dal-1/2 tsp
- Urad dal-1/2 tsp
- Jeera-1/2 tsp
- Hing-pinch
- Curry leaves-few
- Ginger-Few shreds
Seasoning
Method- Potato Saagu/ Bombay Saagu Recipe
Mix the chickpea flour with water and make the paste with no lumps.
In a pan, add oil prepare seasonings,next add onion and saute ,next add tomatoes ,add mashed potatoes add water and let it simmer for some time.
Next add salt , besan flour paste.Let it cook for some more time,keep stirring in between. Add lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and coconut .
Serve Potato Saagu hot with chapati or idli/dosa.
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