Saasami is a fresh yogurt based curry popular in coastal Karnataka.
Ingredients:
Red Ripe Tomatoes, cut - 2 Cups
Mustard Seeds - 2 Tsp
Grated Coconut - 1/2 Cup
Red Chilli - 3
Salt - per your taste
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Curry Leaves - 1 Spring
Curds/Yogurt, beaten - 1 Cup
Preparation:
Grind the Coconut, Mustard Seeds and Red Chilli to a fine paste
Heat a vessel for making the Saasami and add Oil for seasoning
Add Mustard Seeds and Cut Curry Leaves
Once the Mustard Seeds splutter, add the ground paste
Mix and heat it for a minute
Add the cut tomatoes and salt
Finally add the yogurt and remove the Saasami from the heat
Notes:
The Saasami is eaten with steamed rice. The Saasami is best eaten fresh.
Variations:
Saasami can be prepared with grated beets. Instead of cut tomatoes, use grated and cooked beets.
