Majjiga Charu

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix the yogurt with the minced ginger, chopped green chilli and a pinch of salt.
  2. 2Add enough water and whisk until it reaches a thin, pourable consistency.
  3. 3Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  5. 5Stir in the urid dal and chana dal and fry until lightly golden.
  6. 6Add the hing, dried red chillies and sliced garlic and fry briefly until fragrant.
  7. 7Add the curry leaves and sliced onion and cook gently for a couple of minutes until the onion softens.
  8. 8Sprinkle in the turmeric and fry for a few seconds.
  9. 9Pour in the yogurt mixture and bring it gently to a boil, stirring so it does not split.
  10. 10Taste and adjust the salt if needed, then serve hot with rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yogurt or buttermilk
  • 0.5 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 green chilli, chopped
  • water
  • salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tbsp urid dal
  • 0.5 tbsp chana dal
  • 0.125 tsp hing
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 5 curry leaves
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
  • Serve hot with rice.