Kiwi Sasam is a variation of the Goan dish Mango sasam.
The key ingredients of Kiwi Sasam include half ripe Kiwis, coconut, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, ginger, red chili, and oil. The sweet and tangy kiwis and spicy flavors of the mustard and chili, making this dish a delicious and satisfying combination of flavors.
Ingredients: |
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For the Masala: |
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| Coconut | – ½ |
| Red chillies | – 2 |
| Green chillies | – 2 |
| Ginger | – ½ inch piece |
| Cumin seeds | – ½ tsp. |
| Mustard | – 2 tsp. |
| Turmeric powder | – ½ tsp. |
| Salt | as needed |
For Sasam: |
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| Coconut oil | – 2 tbsp. |
| Asafoetida | – a pinch |
| Red chillies | – 2 |
| Curry leaves | – 8 |
| Kiwis | – 5 |
| Sugar | – 1 tsp. |
Method:
- Grind the ingredients for the masala into a coarse paste and keep aside.
- Cut the kiwis into cubes and sprinkle with the sugar and a pinch of salt
- Heat the coconut oil in a pan add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and red chillies. Allow the mustard to splutter.
- Add in the kiwi which are slightly sour and heat for a few minutes.
- Add in the masala paste and let it heat up thoroughly and switch off the stove.
- Your Kiwi Sasam is ready to serve.
Note:
- Use semi ripe kiwis for best results.
Kiwi Sasam
Kiwi Sasam is a variation of the Goan dish Mango sasam. The key ingredients of Kiwi Sasam include half ripe Kiwis, coconut, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, ginger, red chili, and oil. The sweet and tangy kiwis and spicy flavors of the mustard and chili, making this dish a delicious and satisfying combination of flavors.
Ingredients
For the Masala:
- Coconut – ½
- Red chillies – 2
- Green chillies – 2
- Ginger – ½ inch piece
- Cumin seeds – ½ tsp.
- Mustard – 2 tsp.
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp.
- Salt - as needed
For Sasam:
- Coconut oil – 2 tbsp.
- Asafoetida – a pinch
- Red chillies – 2
- Curry leaves – 8
- Kiwis – 5
- Sugar – 1 tsp.
Instructions
- Grind the ingredients for the masala into a coarse paste and keep aside.
- Cut the kiwis into cubes and sprinkle with the sugar and a pinch of salt
- Heat the coconut oil in a pan add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and red chillies. Allow the mustard to splutter.
- Add in the kiwi which are slightly sour and heat for a few minutes.
- Add in the masala paste and let it heat up thoroughly and switch off the stove.
- Your Kiwi Sasam is ready to serve.
Notes
- Use semi ripe kiwis for best results.