Chane Gashi (Bengal Gram in ground coconut masala )

This is authentic konkani  recipe which is normally served in wedding or any other functions !!! It tastes good with rice!!!


Ingredients : ( Serves 3 to 4 people )

Bengal Gram 1 cup
Chopped Indian Yam 1 cup ( You use raw jackfruit or even potatoes)

For Masala

Grated fresh coconut 3/4 cup
roasted red chillies ( Both byadgi n guntoor ) 6-7
Tamarind - Marble size
Roasted musturd 1/4 tsp
Roasted methi seeds  4-5 grains

Tempering :

Coconut oil 2 spoon
Jeera 1 tsp
Musturd seeds 2 tsp
Red chilli -1
Curry Leaves - few leaves

Salt for taste

Method :

Soak Bengal gram overnite in enough water, pressure cook it with salt  next day for 5-6 whistles. Chop yam ( raw jackfruit, potatoes ) into cubes, pressure cook it separately for 2 whistles.

Now prepare masala into smooth paste , add roasted musturd and methi seeds before taking out masala ( if you add it in the beginning masala may turn bitter )

Add ground masala to the cooked item add 1/2 cup water , salt and boil it for few minutes

Season it with seasoning item !!!

Serve hot with rice:)

Note:

Take care not to  burn musturd and methi seeds while roasting, it will make curry bitter.