
Saar upkari refers to a stir-fry which is watery as it is served over rice rather than as an accompaniment. It can be made with lentils or fresh vegetables as well. The seasoning could vary depending on preference. Posting a saar upkari made with jackfruit seeds today..
Ingredients :
25 seeds of jackfruit peeled
1 tbsp coconut oil
3 Guntur red chillies broken into bits
A sprig of curry leaves
1 tsp mustard
A large pinch of Asafoetida
Salt
Water as required… Around 3 cups.
Method:
Slice the peeled jackfruit seeds lengthwise. Wash and tip them into the pressure cooker with three cups of water and salt. Pressure cook to two whistles. Allow the steam to escape naturally. Adjust the consistency, adding water if required. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard. Once it crackles add the asafoetida and broken red chilly bits. Toss. Add the curry leaves. Toss and pour the seasoning into the cooked Jackfruit seed saar upkari. Allow to boil and switch off heat. Serve over rice.
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