15 March, 2017
Raisins tangy curry | Ona drakshi gojju |
ಒಣ ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷಿ ಗೊಜ್ಜು |
Raisins are one of the healthy alternatives to those sugar rich sweet products. It also helps in digestion, anaemia, reduce acidity, prevent cancer, treat infections. It is good for the eyes, mouth & dental care etc etc.
When grapes are dehydrated to produce raisins, the nutrients become more concentrated, making a handful of raisins a snack which is rich in B vitamins, iron and potassium. Raisins are also a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
Now regarding this recipe, both my grandmothers and my mother used to prepare this awesome gojju/curry. It tastes best with hot rice, plain dosay/dosa, akki rotti and also with chapathi, Phulka, Plain paratha etc.
Always adjust the sourness (tamarind juice) and sweetness (jaggery) depending on how much sweet & sour the grapes are. You can keep the consistency thick or thin depending on the requirement. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 – 4 days.
Ingredients : measuring cup used – 200 ml
- Raisins/Kishmish/ona drakshi – 1/2 to 3/4 cup
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Tamarind juice – 2 tbsp (adjust)
- Jaggery – 1 tbsp (adjust)
- Salt to taste
To roast and grind :
- Coriander seeds – 1/2 tbsp
- Bengal gram – 1 tbsp
- Black gram – 3/4 tbsp
- Red chilli – 6 to 8 (adjust)
- Cinnamon stick – a 1/4 inch piece (adjust)
- Curry leaves – few (12-15 leaves)
Other ingredients :
- Grated fresh coconut – 1/4 cup
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Hing – a fat pinch
PROCEDURE :
- Roast and grind all the ingredients under the heading “to roast and grind”, and grind it along with coconut, haldi and hing to a smooth paste
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutter add raisins/ona drakshi/Kishmish, saute for a minute, add little water and let it cook for 2 minutes
- Now add tamarind juice, ground paste, jaggery and salt, mix well and boil it for 2-3 minutes so that the raisins absorb the masala
- Check for salt& water, add little more water if needed to get desired consistency….. once boiled, remove from the fire and add ghee and mix well
- Raisins/Kishmish/Ona drakshi tangy curry is ready to serve
