How long does Saiva Eeral Masal take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Saiva Eeral Masal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Saiva Eeral Masal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Saiva Eeral Masal spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Saiva Eeral Masal?

250 grams Mung Bean, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 200 grams Onion, 140 grams Tomato, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Saiva Eeral Masal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Saiva Eeral Masal?

About 355 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Saiva Eeral Masal

Name: Saiva Eeral Masal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams Mung Bean; for soaking Water; for grinding Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 Bay Leaves; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon; 10 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 200 grams Onion, Slices; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1.5 tsp Coriander Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 140 grams Tomato; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

Also known as pachai payaru thokku, green grams masala · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves4

Per serving355 cal

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Saiva eeral masal, a vegetarian liver masala of steamed green gram cubes in a spiced onion and tomato masala. Spicy, serves 4, 35 min plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

20 items

Cooking for4 servings

Mung Bean250 grams
Waterfor soaking
Waterfor grinding
Salt2.5 tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Garlic, Minced10 cloves
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion, Slices200 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1.5 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Tomato140 grams
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Water¼ cup
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	355kcal	1420kcal
Protein	17g	69g
Carbohydrate	53g	214g
Fat	9.5g	38g
Fibre	14g	55g
Sugar	7.5g	30g

Cookd masalas for mung bean

Madras 65
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Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
Wash and soak the green grams for 4 hours. Drain them, blend into a smooth batter, and steam on an idli tawa.
Mung BeanWaterWaterSalt
2
Once cooled, cut into small cubes and set aside.
3
In a kadai, add oil, bay leaf, and fennel seeds; sauté for a few seconds. Add onion, garlic, ginger-garlic paste, and tomato; cook for 5 minutes.
Sunflower OilBay LeavesFennel SeedsCinnamonGarlicGinger Garlic PasteOnionTomato
4
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder; sauté for 5 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSaltGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderWater
5
Now add the green gram cubes and sauté for 2 minutes.
Black Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Saiva Eeral Masal take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Saiva Eeral Masal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Saiva Eeral Masal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Saiva Eeral Masal spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Saiva Eeral Masal?: 250 grams Mung Bean, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 200 grams Onion, 140 grams Tomato, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Saiva Eeral Masal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Saiva Eeral Masal?: About 355 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.