Upsaaru

A lunch of upsaaru and other foods

Upsaaru, also known as Uppesaru, is a kind of sambar in South India mainly in the southern part of Karnataka state. It is a traditional food of South Karnataka, especially in the districts of Mandya and Ramanagara.

Etymology

The word Upsaaru is formed by a combination of two words, namely uppu (salt) and saaru (soup). The main ingredients of Upsaaru are salt, water and a small quantity of chili powder. It is being prepared since a long time in villages and is used to swallow Raagi mudde.

References

  1. ↑ "Mandya recipes". myTaste.in.
  2. ↑ "Upsaaru Recipe - Three-in-one dill leaves recipe: A Mandya/Mysore Speciality". savi-ruchi.com.