Gojjavalakki

Gojjavalakki

Gojjavalakki

Veg Vegan Contains nuts

Flattened rice cooked with tamarind, jaggery, and a blend of spices, offering a sweet and tangy flavor. It's a popular breakfast or snack option.

Cuisines

Mysore North Karnataka

Best for

Breakfast Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Beaten Rice 2 cups Beaten Rice
Tamarind 1 cup Tamarind , pulp
jaggery 2 tablespoons Jaggery
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Peanut 2 tablespoons Peanut
chana dal 2 tablespoons Chana dal
urad dal 2 tablespoons Urad dal
Curry Leaf 2 tablespoons Curry Leaf
coriander powder 3 tablespoons Coriander powder
red chili powder 2 tablespoons Red chili powder
asafoetida 1 teaspoon Asafoetida
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , grated
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the beaten rice in water and drain it completely. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, peanuts, chana dal, and urad dal. Fry until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add curry leaves, turmeric powder, and asafoetida. Stir well.
  6. 6 Add the tamarind pulp, jaggery, salt, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
  7. 7 Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly and the raw smell of tamarind disappears.
  8. 8 Add the rinsed beaten rice to the pan and mix well to coat it with the tamarind mixture.
  9. 9 Cook for a few more minutes until the beaten rice absorbs the flavors.
  10. 10 Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the jaggery and tamarind according to your taste preference for sweetness and tanginess.