SHENGA SAARU / PEANUT RASAM
Quick delicious rasam made with Peanuts from the land of North Karnataka. It is very nutritious and addictive rasam . This protein rich rasam can be whipped in less than 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Wide Bottom Pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Roasted and de skinned peanuts
- 6 Nos Green Chillies
- 1 Cup Fresh Coriander
- 2 Sprigs Curry leaves
- 10 Nos Garlic Cloves
- 2.5 Cups Water
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tsp Oil
- 1 No Lemon Sized Tamrind
For Tadka / Tempering
- 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
- 1.5 Tsp Cumin / Jeera
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric / Haldi
- 1 Tsp Oil
- 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida / Hing
Instructions
- Dry roast peanuts in a pan and remove the skin. Keep it aside
- In the same pan heat a tsp of oil. Add garlic and roast for a minute
- Add green chillies , coriander , tamrind and curry leaves . Mix and roast for a minute
- Turn off the heat.
- In a blender add roasted peanuts , garlic ,green chilli ,coriander, curry leaves and tamrind and blend to a fine paste.
- Heat a tsp oil in a pan . Add jeera , mustard and asafoetida. Once it splutters add the peanut mixture.
- Add turmeric ,salt and water to adjust the consistency.
- Turn of the heat once it starts to simmer.
- Garnish with some chilli flakes .This is completely optional.
- Serve with hot rice , pickle and sandige .
- Enjoy.................................
Notes
- There are many variations to this shenga saaru. This is one of the simplest recipe.
- Some add Tamrind and some don't.
- Adding Fresh Coconut is completely optional.
- Adjust the number of green chillies as per your spice tolerance.
- Enjoy it as a soup if you wish too.
- If you are allergic to peanuts please avoid it.
- This recipe is perfect for my family.