Upsaaru
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Upsaaru, also known as Uppesaru, is a kind of sambar in South India mainly in the southern part of Karnataka state.[1] It is a traditional food of South Karnataka, especially in the districts of Mandya and Ramanagara.
Etymology
[edit | edit source]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 chilly powder. It is being prepared since a long time in villages and is used to swallow Raagi mudde.[2]
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