Mustard seeds are an integral part of household cooking across India. Sasive, as people in Karnataka like to call it, however, finds usage of a different nature down south. In Udipi cuisine, the seeds are ground to a fine paste and mixed with coconut for added flavours. in this video, Preetha tells us the recipe for one such lip smacking South Indian cuisine, also known as Bisi Sasive<br /><br />Ingredients<br />4-5 dried red chillies<br />1tsp mustard seeds<br />1/8th tsp of roasted fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)<br />1/4 cup of coconut<br />(TIP Blend these 4 ingredients to make a paste) <br />1 1/2 tbsp oil<br />Water for cooking<br />1/4 cup okra<br />1/4 cup pumpkin<br />1/3 cup brinjals<br />1/3 cup suran (elephant foot yam)<br />Hing dissolved in water<br />Few curry leaves<br /><br />Tips While you Cook:<br /><br />One can feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes etc<br />To avoid Okra from getting slimy, cook it in hot oil and let the moisture seal<br />One can refrigerate the paste for a few days if one wishes to. <br /><br />Also learn to make Maharashtra style dry mix vegetable http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahTW2AcbEcM<br /><br />Give this recipe a try and give us your feedback<br />Like us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/indiafoodnetwork<br />Follow us on twitter @infoodnetwork
