Ale Piyava Gojju
Veg
Vegan
A tangy and spicy side dish made with ginger and onions, offering a perfect accompaniment to rice or dosas.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 tablespoons | tamarind pulp |
| 1 cup | water |
| 2 tablespoons | jaggery |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | fenugreek seeds |
| 5-6 | dried red chilies |
| 2 | medium-sized onions, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | coconut oil |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 sprig | curry leaves |
Instructions
- 1 In a small pan, dry roast mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chilies until fragrant. Let them cool and grind into a fine powder.
- 2 In a bowl, mix tamarind pulp with water, jaggery, and the ground spice powder. Set aside.
- 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add asafoetida and turmeric powder.
- 4 Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 5 Pour the tamarind mixture into the pan and bring it to a boil.
- 6 Add salt to taste and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 7 Add curry leaves and give it a final stir before turning off the heat.
Tips
Serve Ale Piyava Gojju with steamed rice or chapati for a traditional Mangalorean meal.