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A rustic and flavorful South Indian rasam made from horse gram lentils. This traditional Karnataka dish is earthy, tangy, and spiced to perfection, making it a comforting companion to steamed rice.
For 4 servings
Soak Lentils and Tamarind
Pressure Cook the Horse Gram
Prepare the Saaru Base
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A rustic and flavorful South Indian rasam made from horse gram lentils. This traditional Karnataka dish is earthy, tangy, and spiced to perfection, making it a comforting companion to steamed rice.
This south_indian recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 183.9 calories per serving with 9.68g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Simmer and Flavor the Saaru
Prepare the Tempering (Oggarane)
Combine and Garnish
This is a classic two-in-one dish. Use the cooked horse gram lentils to make a 'palya' (dry stir-fry) with onions, coconut, and spices, and serve it alongside the saaru.
For a thicker, slightly creamier saaru, grind a small amount of fresh coconut with a teaspoon of cumin seeds and a green chilli into a fine paste and add it to the saaru during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
For a sattvic version, simply omit the garlic. The saaru will still be flavorful from the other spices.
Horse gram is an excellent source of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair and growth. Its high dietary fiber content aids digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.
The combination of high fiber and protein in horse gram helps in keeping you full for longer, reducing overall calorie intake and supporting weight management goals.
This lentil is a good source of iron, a crucial mineral for forming hemoglobin and preventing iron-deficiency anemia, which can cause fatigue and weakness.
The spices used in the tempering, such as asafoetida, cumin, and curry leaves, are traditionally known to stimulate digestion, reduce bloating, and improve gut health.
Hurali Saaru is a traditional South Indian, specifically from Karnataka, thin soup or rasam made from the stock of cooked horse gram (hurali kalu). It's known for its unique earthy flavor, tangy notes from tamarind, and aromatic spices.
Yes, Hurali Saaru is very healthy. Horse gram is a powerhouse of protein, iron, and fiber. This dish is low in fat, aids in digestion, and is believed to have properties that help with weight management and kidney stones. It's a nutritious and warming dish.
A single serving of Hurali Saaru (approximately 1 cup or 250g) contains around 120-150 calories. The calorie count can vary slightly based on the amount of ghee or oil used in the tempering.
Yes, you can. However, it will take significantly longer. Cook the soaked horse gram in a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lentils are completely soft and mashable.
The leftover cooked lentils are delicious and should not be wasted! You can make 'Hurali Usli' or 'Palya' by stir-frying them with onions, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, and fresh grated coconut.
If your saaru is too sour from the tamarind, you can balance it by adding a little more jaggery. If it's still too tangy, dilute it with a small amount of hot water and let it simmer for a few more minutes.