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Gojjavalakki

Gojjavalakki

Gojjavalakki

Gojjavalakki is beaten rice which is soaked in tamarind pulp and spiced with rasam powder. It is sweet, tangy, spicy and crunchy at the same time.
By Nandita Nataraj
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  • Author: Nandita Nataraj
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4

Description

Gojjavalakki is beaten rice which is soaked in tamarind pulp and spiced with rasam powder. It is sweet, tangy, spicy and crunchy at the same time.


Ingredients

  • Beaten rice or Poha- 1-1/2 cups
  • Ghee- 1 tsp
  • Tamarind- 1 lime sized, soaked in water for 15min
  • Jaggery- 1 small lime sized
  • Salt- to taste
  • Oil- 2tbsp
  • Mustard- 1tsp
  • Peanuts- a handful
  • curry leaves- 8-10
  • hing- a pinch
  • Rasam powder- 1tbsp, store brought or home made
  • Black sesame seeds- 1tsp
  • Grated dry coconut- 3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a thick bottomed pan and roast the Poha till crisp and set aside to cool.
  2. Pulse the poha in a blender for 5-6 times or till the Poha is coarsely powdered.
  3. Transfer the poha to a sieve and wash under running water for a couple of times and keep aside.
  4. Roast the sesame seeds and the dry coconut separately and allow them to cool.
  5. Mix the sesame seeds and coconut together and grind to a fine powder and keep aside.
  6. Extract the tamarind pulp from the soaked tamarind and add to the soaked poha. Add the salt and jaggery and mix well.
  7. Heat oil in a wok and add the mustard seeds. Once they crackle, add the peanuts and fry till they turn brown.
  8. Add the curry leaves and hing and fry for a minute more.
  9. Stir in the poha-tamarind mixture and rasam powder, mix well and allow the mixture to simmer for 2min
  10. Add the sesame-coconut powder and mix well. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main
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