PINEAPPLE GOJJU/ PINEAPPLE CURRY

Pineapple gojju is a very common & famous dish prepared in most of the functions and festivals in Karnataka.Pineapple Gojju is Tangy, Spicy and little Sweet Pineapple curry. This curry is a treat for all those who love chatpata- sweet,spice & tangy combination. It is rich in flavors which comes from pineapple, freshly ground spices and coconut. This curry tastes awesome with rice, chapati, Idli, dosa.

So let's see how easy it is to make this chatpata - Pineapple Gojju….

Ingredients

Pineapple - 1 (chopped) Urad dal - 2 Tsp Methi seeds - 1/4 Tsp Sesame seeds - 1 Tsp Coriander Seeds - 1 Tsp Red Chillies - 5-6 Fresh Coconut - 1/2 Cup Jaggery - 1 1/2 Tsp Tamarind extract - 2 Tbsp Oil - 1 1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp Curry Leaves - 6-7 A pinch of Asafetida Salt to taste Coriander leaves - 1 Tbsp (chopped)

Method

Step 1 Dry roast Urad dal, methi seeds and coriander seeds till dal turns golden brown and keep it aside. Dry roast Sesame seeds and red chillies separately.

Step 2 In a mixer jar add all the roasted ingredients along with coconut and grind it into fine paste with the help of some water.

Step 3 In a pan add chopped pineapple and 1-2 cups of water, salt to taste and mix well. Cover it with a lid and allow it to cook.

Step 4 Once the pineapple is cooked add tamarind extract, jaggery, ground masala paste. Mix well add water to adjust the consistency and allow it to come to a boil.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, one broken red chilli and asafetida. Add the prepared tempering to the curry, and add coriander leaves mix well.

Pineapple Gojju/ Pineapple curry is ready to serve

Notes

The proportion of chillies,tamarind and jaggery depends on the sweetness and tanginess of the pineapple. The pineapple I used for this recipe was more on sweeter side and less tangy, so I have used more tamarind extract and chillies to balance the taste.

You can grind a TBSP of cooked pineapple along with masala, this makes the gojju little thick and also enhances the taste.

If you like cinnamon then you can add 1/2 inch cinnamon stick and roast and grind it along with the masala. I personally don't like the flavor of cinnamon in this gojju so, I have skipped it.