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Karnataka Vegetable Saagu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Karnataka Vegetable Saagu

🇮🇳 Indian

Mixed veg saagu with poppy-coconut base, the set-dosa companion. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.

Prep 19 min Cook 49 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely chopped
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Mixed Vegetables2 cups, chopped
  • Cashews1/4 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Grated Coconut1 cup
  • Poppy Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soften the onions over medium heat till they slump and turn bronze at the edges.

  2. 2

    Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook a full two minutes.

  3. 3

    Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.

  4. 4

    Add the mixed vegetables with the grated coconut, coat well, pour in hot water to just cover and simmer till tender.

  5. 5

    Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Resting the finished dish for five minutes off the heat lets the spices settle and deepen.

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Watch how it's made

Video: (ಹೋಟೆಲ್ ಸ್ಟೈಲ್ ಸಾಗು) Sagu recipe Kannada | Hotel style vegetable saagu | Poori veg sagu or kurma · on YouTube