Summer has set in most of the parts of the country and now when we think of food we would want to eat something that will cool our system.
Moong daal is supposed to have coolent properties and is easy to digest. Majjiga chaaru translated to “Buttermilk Rasam” is self explanatory to be cool and refreshing.
Today we will learn a traditional Andhra recipe, Pesarapappu pachadi (Moong daal) and majjiga chaaru.
Many a times when you run out of veggies, this recipe would come to your rescue, however it only goes well with Rice. So all rice lovers do try this out.
I have learnt this recipe from my attaya (Mother in law) and now my mom too loves the majjiga chaaru and has in turn learnt it from me.
Ingredients:
For pachadi ( Chutney)
2 cups of moong daal soaked in water.
cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Dry Red chilly – 4 to 5 ( Per taste)
Salt to taste
Asafoetida : a small pinch
For seasoning
Oil : 2 tsp
Urad daal 1 tsp
Mustard : 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida : a small pinch
For Majjiga Chaaru
4 cups of Curd and sufficient water to make buttermilk
Salt to taste
Curry leaves
A small sprig of fresh coriander – chopped.
For seasoning
Oil : 2 tsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Carrom seeds ( Ajwain) :1 tsp
Asafoetida / Hing : a small pinch
Dry red chilli – 1 or 2 ( broken into smaller pieces)
Preparation method
For Pachadi:
1. Drain the water from moong daal and add dried red chillies, cumin seeds, salt and asafoetida
2. Run the daal and spices in a blender or mixer grinder for a thick chutney and transfer to a serving bowl.
3. Take a small pan and heat the oil. Once oil is slightly hot add urad daal and mustard.
4. As the urad daal turns orange, add asafoetida and pour the tadka over the pachadi.
For Majjiga Charu.
1. Take the curd and add water and churn the mixture to get buttermilk.
2. Add freshly chopped coriander, curry leaves and salt per taste.
3. Take a small pan and heat the oil. Add red chilli, carrom seeds, mustard and once they start spluttering, add asafoetida and switch off the heat. Pour the tadka over the buttermilk.
Spicy chutney and cool chaaru is ready. All those who end the meal with curd rice, you can replace curd with majjiga chaaru during summers.
Oota ayita 