Happala da Sasive

Sasive or Sasmi is nothing but a curd + coconut-based raitha recipe. This is served as an accompaniment with rice. Generally, this will be one of the side dishes in a multicourse meal. This type of sasive is in practice across the Malnadu and Karavali regions of Karnataka.

Ingredients

4 uddina Khara happala/ urad dal spicy papad

1/4 cup fresh curd

For the masala paste:

1/2 cup fresh coconut gratings

1/2 green chilli

1/2 tsp mustard

Salt to taste

Grind these above ingredients into a smooth paste like chutney.

For the tempering:

2 tsp coconut or any refined oil

1 tsp mustard

Few curry leaves

Procedure

• Roast the papad in the microwave or on gas. Crush it and keep it aside.

• Put the ground paste in a bowl. Add curds and mix well. Add water or some more curd and adjust the consistency as per your taste.

• Temper it with the ingredients mentioned. Add the roasted and crushed papad just before serving.