Hagala Kayi Gojju
Veg
Vegan
A tangy and spicy dish made with bitter gourd, jaggery, and spices, offering a distinctive flavor profile. Often served as an accompaniment to rotti or rice.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 medium | Bitter Gourd , sliced |
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2 tablespoons | Tamarind , pulp |
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1 tablespoon | Jaggery |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Urad dal |
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1 teaspoon | Chana dal |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , fresh grated |
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2 teaspoons | Sambar powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and cut it into thin slices.
- 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and fry until golden brown.
- 5 Add a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves, sauté for a few seconds.
- 6 Add the sliced bitter gourd and sauté until they start to soften.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add tamarind pulp and jaggery, stir to combine.
- 9 Pour in water and bring to a boil.
- 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the bitter gourd is cooked and the flavors meld together.
- 11 Add sambar powder and grated coconut, mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 12 Adjust salt and jaggery to taste.
- 13 Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
For a less bitter taste, soak the sliced bitter gourd in salted water for 15 minutes before cooking.