సారకురా సమ బువ్వ
సారకురా సమ బువ్వ is a medium Indian (Telugu Tribal) recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Tribal Vlogs Appu on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 32 min | Total: 57 min
Cost: $5.71 total, $1.43 per serving
Ingredients
- 300 g Mustard Greens (Sarakoor) (washed, stems separated from leaves, chopped into 2‑cm pieces)
- 1 cup Little Millet (Sam) (rinsed thoroughly)
- 0.5 cup Urad Dal (Split Black Gram) (soaked 15 min, then ground to a smooth paste with water)
- 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp (or 1 small ball of tamarind soaked and strained)
- 1 piece Tomato (medium, diced)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 cup Water (for cooking greens and millet)
Instructions
Prepare the Greens
Separate the stems from the leaves, wash each thoroughly, then chop stems into 2‑cm pieces and leaves into bite‑size strips.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Tamarind Water
Soak a small ball of tamarind in ½ cup warm water for 5 minutes, then squeeze to extract the juice. Set aside.
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Cook the Stems
Add the chopped stems to the large pot with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add Leaves and Tomato
Add the leaf pieces and diced tomato to the pot. Stir and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Add Tamarind Juice
Stir in the strained tamarind juice, allowing the sour flavor to meld with the greens. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Grind Urad Dal
While the greens simmer, drain the soaked urad dal and grind it with ¼ cup water to a smooth paste using the hand grinder or blender.
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Thicken the Stew
Pour the urad dal paste into the pot, stirring continuously. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and the dal is fully cooked.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add Little Millet
Stir in the rinsed little millet, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the millet is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium heat
Season and Finish
Add salt to taste and drizzle the vegetable oil for shine. Give a final gentle stir and remove from heat.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Serve hot as a main dish with steamed rice or flatbread. Garnish with a few fresh mustard leaves if desired.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Legumes (urad dal)
Last updated: April 5, 2026






