Turmeric Gojju / ಅರಿಶಿನ ಗೊಜ್ಜು is a very traditional and oldest recipe from Malnad Karnataka region.

This recipe is made with fresh turmeric root, jaggery, coconut and spices . Since the turmeric has a medical component this dish is extremely nutritious and healthy.

Ingredients:

• 1 inch Fresh Turmeric root
• 2 table spoon freshly grated coconut
• 4-5 Red chilli
• 1 clove
• 5-6 Curry leaves
• 1/2 spoon fresh Tamarind
• 1/2 sp Urad dal
• 1 sp Coriander seed
• 1/2 sp Cumin Seed
• 3-4 Fenugreek seed
• 1/4 sp Mustard seed
• 3 tablespoon Jaggery
• Salt to taste
• 1 spoon Coconut Oil

Preparation:

• In a kadai dry roast the red chilli,curry leaves, urad dal, coriander seed, cumin seed, mustard seed, clove, fenugreek seed about 3-4 minutes in a medium heat.
• Transfer this to mixer jar, and add freshly grated coconut, thump size tamarind, peeled turmeric.
• Blend in a mixture make a fine paste.
• In a same kadai over medium low heat add oil.
• Then add turmeric paste, jaggery and salt to taste.
• Mix well cook in a low heat about 3-4 minutes.
• Add water if required or if the mixture is too think.
• Cook 3-4 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Enjoy with rice and spoon full of ghee.