Mosappu saaru is a curry prepared using assorted leafy greens & lentils. Mosappu in kannada means “Masida soppu” which translates to mashed greens. Combination of greens & lentils makes this dish very tasty & nutritious. Mosappu can be prepared using mixture of greens or with one type green leaf. At home we prepare this dish either using Dantina soppu or mixture of Chilakarave & Mentya soppu. Ragi Mudde & Mosappu is a very popular combination in southern parts of Karnataka.

Mosappu Saaru

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 big bunch Dantina Soppu
• ½ cup Toor Dal
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 6-7 Green chillies (+ or - depending on your taste)
• 10 Garlic cloves
• ½ cup Grated coconut
• ¾ tsp Poppy seeds
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

For Tempering

• 1 tsp Oil/Ghee
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Few Curry leaves

Servings Ingredients 1 big bunch Dantina Soppu ½ cup Toor Dal ½ tsp Turmeric powder 1 medium Onion 1 medium Tomato 6-7 Green chillies (+ or - depending on your taste) 10 Garlic cloves ½ cup Grated coconut ¾ tsp Poppy seeds Salt to taste Water as required For Tempering 1 tsp Oil/Ghee 1 tsp Mustard seeds Few Curry leaves

Instructions

1. Wash and cut Dantina soppu into big pieces.
2. Chop Onions & tomatoes roughly.
3. Pressure cook Toor dal, dantina soppu, onion, tomato, green chilli, garlic & turmeric to 2-3 whistle.
4. Meanwhile grind grated coconut & poppy seeds to smooth paste using little water.
5. Once pressure subsides, open the cooker add salt to taste & mash the cooked dantina soppu dal mixture using wooden whisk or masher.
6. Add grind coconut paste to mashed greens dal mixture & boil it to 5-7 minutes in low heat.
7. Lastly heat 1 tsp oil/ghee in tadka pan, add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves. Pour this over prepared Mosappu & mix well.
8. Serve the "Mosappu" with Ragi mudde or steaming hot rice.