This is yet another variety of Saung that is popular with the Konkani community of Mangalore. One can use either tamarind paste or tomatoes to add sourness to the dish. I personally prefer using tomatoes to the variety of Saung made, as it adds texture to the gravy. The only Saung that I make use of Tamarind paste is while making the Potato and Onion Saung. Saung goes well with both Chapati and Rice.
Ingredients :
- 250 gms of shelled peas
- 3 potatoes
- 3 large onions
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 heaped tbsps Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilly powder
- 5 tbsps coconut oil
- Salt
Method :
Deskin and wash the potatoes. Chop them into tiny cubes. Chop onions and tomatoes fine. Keep aside. Pressure cook the peas and potatoes with a little salt in two glasses (500ml) of water with a little salt to one whistle. Allow the cooker to cool down completely before opening it. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and roast on a high flame till half of them turn dark brown and the other half remain translucent. Drop in the Coriander and chilly powders. Toss for a couple of seconds and immediately add the tomatoes and salt. Roast for a couple of minutes till the tomatoes wilt. Add the cooked pea and Potato mixture, a glass of water if required and simmer gently, stirring often till the tomatoes are cooked. Cover and keep aside for half an hour for the flavours to infuse before serving.
