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 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 354 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 Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Bay Leaves; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 200 grams Onion, Slices; 10 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 140 grams Tomato; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

35 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

4 people

Mung Bean250 grams
Waterfor soaking
Waterfor grinding
Salt2½ tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves2
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Slices200 grams
Garlic, Minced10 cloves
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato140 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Water¼ cup
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	354kcal	1416kcal
Protein	17g	69g
Carbohydrate	53g	213g
Fat	9.5g	38g
Fibre	14g	55g
Sugar	7.4g	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.
OilCinnamonBay LeavesFennel SeedsOnionGarlicGinger Garlic PasteTomato
4
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder; sauté for 5 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderSaltWater
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 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 354 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.