Ingredients

Om kaalu (ajwain// carom seeds)—1 teaspoon

Jeera (jeerige//cumin Seeds)—1 teaspoon

Coriander seeds (kothambari bija//sabut dhaniya)—1 teaspoon

Black pepper corns (kaalu menasu)—1 teaspoon

Dry red chillies (ona menasina kayi// lal mirch)—2

Curry leaves (karibevu//kadipatta)—few

Soaked tamarind in water (hunase hannu//imli)—small lemon sized

Jaggery (bella//gud)—small lemon sized

Water—3 cups

Salt—to taste

Coriander leaves (kothambari soppu)—chopped—1 tablespoon

For seasoning

Ghee( tuppa)—1 tablespoon

Sasive (mustard seeds)—1 teaspoon

Jeera (jeerige//cumin seeds)—1 teaspoon

Asafoetida (hing//ingu)—1 teaspoon

Firstly coarsely powder om kaalu,jeerige,pepper corns,coriander seeds.

Heat ghee in a pan or kadai,on medium flame.

Once hot add sasive,jeerige,hing,when it crackles add broken red chillies and karibevu.

Then add ground powder,saute for few seconds on low flame.

Then add squeezed tamarind water,jaggery and salt.

Allow it to boil adding water on medium flame.

Once boiled well switch off the stove and add chopped coriander leaves.

Tasty om saaru is ready to serve.

Serve pipping hot with cooked rice or even drink it as soup.