Menthyu Gojj / Menthyada Gojju

Lovely dish. Very very easy and simple too. Everybody must be wondering (just like me b4 I made it) menthya / methi seeds don’t they get bitter !!!. No it wont. It is mixed with tamarind and jaggery which gives a tangy &  spicy taste. Try this with chapathi OR plain rice.

Ingredients

• Menthya / Menthyu / Fenugreek seeds - 1 tsp
• Kempu mensinakai / Choop malaka / Red Chillies - 2 or 3 (whole)
• Thengina thuri / Thenga / Coconut ,grated - 1/4 cup
• Hunsehannu rasa / Puli / Tamarind paste /juice - 1/2 tsp
• Bella / Vellu / Jaggery - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

For Tempering

• 1/2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp sasive / kadag / mustard seeds
• A pinch of Asafoetida / Hing / Perangyum

Method

• Take a pan add 1/4 tsp oil then add fenugreek seeds and chillies fry till both are fried
• Grind the fried seeds and chillies along with tamarind, jaggery and coconut add a little bit of water make a smooth paste
• Heat pan add the grinded masala bring to boil add salt and stir for 2 min and remove from the flame
• Heat small pan add oil and add mustard seeds allow to splutter add hing and pour it into gojju. Gojju is ready
• Serve hot with chapathi or rice

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