Green pigeon peas korma/Togarikalu kurma/Tuvar lilva korma

Green pigeon peas is the fresh form of Toor dal (pigeon peas). The other names of this Green pigeon peas are Tuvar lilva and Togari kalu. 

This fresh form of toor dal also called as Togari kalu is famous in Karnataka, like Avarekalu. I have used this protein rich Green pigeon peas to prepare kurma/Korma. This kurma came out so well and tasted like green peas kurma. 

Other yummy recipes with Togari Kalu's are 

Togarikalu vegetable Rice

Togrikaalu Akki tari uppittu/Arisi upma

Togari kalu Wheat Rava upittu

Togarikalu gravy (No Onion No Garlic)

North Indian style Togarikalu Masala

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Here is the picture of this fresh Green pigeon peas.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Green pigeon peas/tuvar lilva/togari kalu
• 1 Onion (chopped finely)
• 1 Tomato (chopped finely)
• 3 Garlic pods (chopped finely)
• 1/2 inch lenght ginger (skin peeled and chopped finely)
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped finely)
• As per taste Salt

For Seasoning:

• 2 Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1/2 Bay leaf
• 2 Cardamoms
• 1 Star Anise
• 1 Black cardamom
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp Oil

To grind:

• 1/4 cup grated coconut (I have added as coconut pieces, around 8-10)
• 4-5 cashews
• 1 green chilli
• 1/2 tsp poppy seeds

Method:

1) Pressure cook Green pigeon peas with enough water for 2 whistles and keep aside.

2) Heat oil in a kadai and add ingredients given in "For seasoning"and fry till nice aroma arises.

3) Add Onion, ginger and garlic and try till onion turns light brown.

4) Add tomatoes and fry till it gets cooked.

5) Grind the ingredients given in "To grind" to smooth paste.

6) Add cooked pigeon peas with water and coconut paste. Let this pegion peas cooked in this masala for 10 minutes in medium flame.

7) Add garam masala and salt, mix them well.

8) Finally garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Tasty Green pigeon peas korma is ready