Tuvar Lilva Recipe

Tuvar Lilva Recipe

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Tuvar Lilva is a beloved Indian snack that brings together the fresh, tender pigeon peas known as tuvar lilva with simple yet flavorful spices. This dish is a seasonal favorite, especially popular...

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Ingredients

  • Fresh Tuvar Lilva (Pigeon Peas) – 2 cups, shelled and washed
  • Oil – 2 tablespoons, preferably mustard oil for authentic taste
  • Chopped Onion – 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
  • Green Chilies – 2, slit or chopped, adjust to taste
  • Fresh Ginger – 1 teaspoon, finely grated
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste
  • Water – ½ cup, for cooking peas to the right softness
  • Mustard Seeds 1 teaspoon
  • Asafoetida (Hing) A pinch
  • Turmeric Powder ¼ teaspoon
  • Cumin Seeds ½ teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves – 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish and freshness
  • Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon, added at the end to brighten flavors
  • Grated Coconut – 1 tablespoon, for a traditional touch and texture contrast
  • Jaggery – ½ teaspoon, to balance the spice with subtle sweetness

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