Gojju Podi | Spice Mix/Masala From Karnataka Cuisine

 

Hi all!!

Sharing another important spice mix used in Karnataka cuisine. This podi/spice mix/masala is used to make a traditional preparation called Gojju which is spicy-sweet-sour curry made using a select few vegetables and fruits. The most commonly used veggies and fruits are Okra, bittergourd, pineapple, mango, onion, tomato etc.

The freshly ground masala adds a better flavour to the gojju which tastes best with steamed rice.

Gojju Podi or Spice Mix for Gojju

Preparation Time: 10mins | Cooking + Grinding Time: 10mins | Makes:1cup | Difficulty Level: Easy | Recipe Source: MIL

 

Ingredients

10-15 medium spicy red chillies

2tsp coriander seeds

4tsp-Bengal gram/ Chana daal

4tsp split black gram/Urad Dal

1tsp cumin seeds/jeera

1tsp fenugreek seeds/methidana

5-6tsp grated dry coconut

4-5tsp sesame seeds/til

1/2tsp pepper

1-1/2tsp oil

 

Method

Roast each ingredient separately in a few drops of oil taking due precaution that they do not get burnt.

Mix all ingredients, cool and then grind to a fine powder.

Store in an air tight container.

 

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