JEEVI THORI UPKARI/ Green pigeon peas Stir Fry / Togarikalu Curry

Green pegion peas is the fresh form of Toor dal.Green pegion peas is called Jeevi Thori in Konkani and Togarikalu in Kannada.

Togarikalu/ Jeevi Thori is famous in Karnataka. This fresh Green pegion peas is rich in Protein.
People in Karnataka prepare varieties of dishes with this Pigeon peas.

Jeevi Thori Upkari is a healthy dish and the recipe is simple and easy to prepare.



The following ingredients are needed to prepare this delicious Jeevi Thori Upkari.


Ingredients:-

Jeevi Thori/ Green Pigeon peas. -2cup
Mustardand.      -1tsp
Green chilly.      - 3
Garlic.                -2 flakes
Onion.                 -1 big
Curry leaves.       - few
Coriander leaves. - few.
Coconut grated.    - 4tbsp
Coconut oil.           -2tsp




Instructions:-

Remove the seeds from the pods and clean the Green Pigeon Peas.

Pressure cook the Green pigeon peas/Jeevi Thori with enough Water for 2 whistles and keep aside.

Wash and half slit Green chillies lengthwise and keep aside.

Peel and slightly crush 2 Garlic and keep aside.

Finely chop Onion and keep aside.

Wash and finely chop few Coriander leaves.Keep aside.




Method:-

Heat 2tsp Coconut oil in a pan and splutter Mustard seeds.

Add slightly crushed Garlic and fry till golden colour.

Add half slit Green chillies and saute well for few seconds.

Add finely chopped Onion and saute well till the Onion becomes translucent.

Add the cooked Green pegion peas/ Jeevi Thori and saute well.

Add Salt and sprinkle little Water.

Cover the pan with a lid and cook the Green pegion peas for 1 minute .Saute in between.

Add finely chopped Coriander leaves and saute well.

Add grated Coconut and mix well.

Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 1 minute.Saute well in between.

Then switch off the flame.

A tasty,yummy Jeevi Thori Upkari/ Green pegion peas Stir-fry is ready to serve.

Serv hot the Jeevi Thori Upkari as a side dish with Rice.

Try this recipe and enjoy the dish.