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Tuvar lilva masala
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Tuvar lilva masala curry

Tuvar lilva masala curry is a tasty accompaniment that can be made during winters.
Course accompaniment, curry, gravy, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Vegan,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Jayashree

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tuvar lilva 1 cup =200 ml used
  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Grind to a paste

  • 2 onion
  • 2 tomato
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic

Grind to a paste

  • 1 green chilly
  • 2 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • Boil  tuvar lilva with a little salt. Alternatively, you can pressure cook it.
  • Soak the pumpkin seeds in water for half an hour.
  • Blanch the tomatoes, peel the skin and grind all the ingredients together.
  • Grind pumkin seeds along with coriander and green chilly to a paste. 
  • Take oil in a pan. Add cumin, as it splutters, put the onion and tomato paste. Saute it for sometime. Put turmeric powder  and mix it well. 
  • Add the green paste and salt to it. Let cook for sometime.
  • Then, add the cooked green pigeon peas. Let simmer for five minutes. Green pigeon peas curry is ready to serve.

Notes

Add an extra green chilly if you want it spicy.