Hagala Kayi Gojju

Hagala Kayi Gojju

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

Bitter Gourd 1 medium Bitter Gourd , sliced
Tamarind 2 tablespoons Tamarind , pulp
jaggery 1 tablespoon Jaggery
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
urad dal 1 teaspoon Urad dal
chana dal 1 teaspoon Chana dal
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , fresh grated
sambar powder 2 teaspoons Sambar powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste
water 1 cup Water
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and cut it into thin slices.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and fry until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves, sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add the sliced bitter gourd and sauté until they start to soften.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add tamarind pulp and jaggery, stir to combine.
  9. 9 Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the bitter gourd is cooked and the flavors meld together.
  11. 11 Add sambar powder and grated coconut, mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  12. 12 Adjust salt and jaggery to taste.
  13. 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.