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A delightful Karnataka-style curry featuring a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes. Made with ripe tomatoes and a freshly ground spice blend, it's a fantastic accompaniment to rice, dosa, or chapati.
Prepare the Gojju Powder
Sauté and Cook Tomatoes
Combine and Simmer
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A delightful Karnataka-style curry featuring a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes. Made with ripe tomatoes and a freshly ground spice blend, it's a fantastic accompaniment to rice, dosa, or chapati.
This south_indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 228.51 calories per serving with 3.62g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Thicken and Finish
Garnish and Serve
Add diced vegetables like brinjal (eggplant), capsicum (bell pepper), or okra along with the onions. Sauté until they are partially cooked before adding the tomatoes.
For an extra layer of flavor, add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic along with the onions and sauté until fragrant.
Instead of dry coconut, you can use 3-4 tablespoons of fresh grated coconut. Add it to the grinder with the roasted spices to make a paste instead of a dry powder.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
The blend of spices like asafoetida, coriander, and fenugreek seeds is known in traditional medicine to stimulate digestive enzymes, improve gut health, and prevent bloating.
Turmeric, a key ingredient, contains curcumin, a compound with potent anti-inflammatory effects that can help manage inflammation in the body.
One serving of Tomato Gojju (approximately 1 cup or 240g) contains around 180-220 calories. The exact count depends on the amount of oil and jaggery used.
Yes, Tomato Gojju is quite healthy. It's rich in vitamins and antioxidants from tomatoes, and the spices used offer various benefits like aiding digestion and reducing inflammation. It is also plant-based and relatively low in calories.
This recipe is naturally vegan as it does not use any dairy or animal products. Just ensure the jaggery you use is not processed with bone char if you follow a strict vegan diet.
You can store Tomato Gojju in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The flavors often deepen and taste even better the next day.
Absolutely. If using fresh grated coconut, add it to the grinder with the roasted spices and a little water to make a smooth paste. This will result in a slightly creamier texture.
Tomato Gojju is very versatile. It pairs wonderfully with hot steamed rice, idli, dosa, chapati, poori, and even as a side for curd rice.