Ale Piyava Gojju

Ale Piyava Gojju

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. 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. 2 In a bowl, mix tamarind pulp with water, jaggery, and the ground spice powder. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add asafoetida and turmeric powder.
  4. 4 Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  5. 5 Pour the tamarind mixture into the pan and bring it to a boil.
  6. 6 Add salt to taste and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  7. 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.