Ingredients

• 2 cups - chopped mixed vegetables (beans, carrots, peas, potatoes)
• 1-2 tsp - oil
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 3-4 - curry leaves
• 1/2 - onion (finely chopped)
• 1 pinch - hing
• 1 pinch - turmeric
• Salt, to taste
• For the Masala:
• 2-3 tbsp - grated coconut
• 3 Inch piece - cinnamon
• 6 - cloves
• 4-5 - black peppercorns
• 2 inch piece - fresh ginger
• 8-10 - cashews, (soaked in warm water for about 15-20 minutes)
• 1/2 - onion
• 2-3 tsp - channa dahlia/peas/hurigadale
• 3-4 strands - cilantro
• 2-3 - green chillies

How to Make Simple Saagu

• Cook the veggies with some salt and water until done. (You could even pressure cook them.)
• For the masala, grind all the ingredients to a smooth paste with some water.
• Cashews are added to give thickness to the gravy.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; temper with mustard seeds, hing, turmeric, curry leaves.
• Add finely chopped onions and fry until done.
• Add cooked veggies and the masala paste.
• Mix and allow it to boil well. Add salt to taste.
• Add water to get the desired consistency.
• Remove from stove and serve hot with pooris, dosa, chapatti or even rice.