## Togarikaayi Usli Recipe (Green Pigeon Peas) (North Karnataka Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Togarikaayi Usli Recipe (Green Pigeon Peas)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **North Karnataka Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes

**Cuisine:** North Karnataka
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Togarikaayi Usli Recipe (Green Pigeon Peas):

* 2 cups Fresh Green Toor Dal (Pigeon Pea)
* 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil
* 10 Green Chillies
* 2 Garlic
* 1/2 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* Salt – to taste
* 1 tablespoon Butter (unsalted)
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Togarikaayi Usli Recipe (Green Pigeon Peas):

1. To begin with the Togarikaayi Usli first, in a  pressure cooker, heat oil.
2. Add mustard seeds to this, let it crackle.
3. Add chopped green chillies and stir it.
4. After a minute add togarikaayi and give it a good stir.
5. Stir it for a couple of minutes and add just enough water to cover 3/4th of togarkaayi.
6. Close the lid and pressure cook it till the cooker lets out one whistle.
7. Once cooled, open the lid.
8. Now add salt, chopped coriander, garlic cloves, and pressure cook it again till the cooker lets out one whistle.
9. Once cooled, open the lid.
10. Switch on the flame and add butter and give it a good stir.
11. Allow the water to evaporate completely and switch off the flame.
12. Serve the Togarikaayi Usli it hot with roti or steamed rice.
13. Usli tastes better the next day, so make more and enjoy the next day as well.

### Tips for the Best Togarikaayi Usli Recipe (Green Pigeon Peas):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Togarikaayi Usli Recipe (Green Pigeon Peas) recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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