Kaali Thori Saaru N Kaali Thori Upkari

Kaali Thori Saaru N Kaali Thori Upkari 

• Kaali Thori ( Black Beans )- 1 cup 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning for Saaru (Rasam) 

• Oil-1 tsp 
• Dry red chillies-  2 or 3
• Crushed Garlic flakes - 6 

Seasoning for Upkari 

• Oil-1tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida- 2 pinch 
• Dry Red chillies- 2 or 3 
• Grated coconut- 4 tsp  

Method for Saaru ( Rasam ) 

Wash and soak kaali thori  in water overnight .  Pressure cook them for about 4 to 5 whistles or till completely cooked. ( dont over cook n make them mushy ). 

Separate the cooked liquid and the cooked black beans ( Kaali thori )  .

In a vessel add the cooked liquid along with salt and water ( adjust the consistency as required ) . Boil it n later give the seasoning . 

Method for upkari

In a kadai add oil , splutter mustard seeds, add torn dry red chillies , hing n then the cooked kaali thori, salt  n cook ... lastly garnish with grated coconut . switch off the gas .