Hurli saaru/ Horse Gram Rasam


Horsegram or Hurli is a kind of a bean. This is usually fed to horses and cattles.This has unique taste and the rasam made out of this is very flavorful.This is one of my favourite kind of rasam and a popular dish in Karnataka.Usually people make this rasam in winter.


Ingredients:
Hurli/Horsegram- 1 cup(soaked overnight)
Coconut grated- 1 tbsp
Jaggery- 1 inch piece
Tamarind juice- 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Rasam powder- 1/2 tsp

Dry Roasting:
Black pepper- 1/2 tsp
Jeera- 1 tsp
Coriander seeds- 1tsp

For seasoning:
Ghee- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Hing-a pinch
Dry red chillies- 1-2
Turmeric powder=1/2 tsp

Method:
Soak the horse gram overnight with lot of water and pressure cook (atleast 5-6 whistles) until soft. Dry roast black pepper,jeera and coriander seeds(you can also use jeera and cumin powder) and powder it.
Grind with water  half cup of cooked hurli,coconut gratings,pepper,jeera and cumin powder in a mixer.Add this mixture to rest of hurli cooked.Add tamarind juice,jaggery,salt,rasam powder,salt.Boil it.
Add seasoning and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with  rice.

P.S. You can also include boiled fresh tomato ( 1 medium) and onions(1 small) for grinding with the other masalas  to enhance the taste.

Comments

Unknown said…
My fav saaru of all time.. looks so good. I am out of hurali kaalu, so craving for it a lot.
Anu said…
yummy! you can also try adding some tomato and onion before grinding the mixture, that makes it nicer
Rupa said…
@Madhu-Thanks
@Anu-Thank You Anu.Will include your inputs to my recipe.I have tried with tomatoes but not with onions.
I have tasted this when our family friend used to make it for us. I love it but never knew how to make it. thanks for the recipe.
Rach said…
I love hurali saaru and rasam :)I do add tomato while grinding. This one looks yumm :)
Perfect for rainy weather and wonderful post