Don’t ever contain yourself with one flavour, cuisine, or dish. This world has hundreds of cultures, thousands of cuisines and countless dishes. So, limiting yourself to one cuisine and one dish, in my opinion, is a disservice you are doing to yourselves. Food, especially good healthy food, is a few good things that can happen to us in this world. So, depriving yourself of the opportunity to try them is very sad. That’s why I wanted to introduce this incredible tasty curry dish to you, Tomato Gojju.
As we are divided by many factors like national boundaries, time zones, actual seas, languages and cultures, it isn’t easy to access all the recipes worldwide. Because of this, you guys are missing out on good healthy recipes. Well, after going through this article, you can at least strike out Tomato Gojju from the list, right?
What is Tomato Gojju?
Instead of entering the recipe immediately, let’s learn a bit about the dish Tomato Gojju. Tomato gojju is a popular dish from the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is believed to have originated in the rural regions of Karnataka.
It is a tangy, and spicy tomato-based dish typically served as a side dish with rice or chapati. The word “gojju” in the Kannada language refers to a spicy and tangy sauce made with tamarind or other souring agents. The use of tangy and spicy flavours is a hallmark of South Indian cuisine, and tomato gojju is one such dish that embodies these flavours.
Today, tomato gojju is a popular dish in Karnataka and other parts of South India. It is often served as a part of the traditional South Indian thali meal and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Overall, tomato gojju is a delicious and healthy dish that showcases the flavours and traditions of South Indian cuisine. Are you wondering how this dish can be termed healthy? Let me explain.
Health benefits provided by Tomato Gojju
- Rich in antioxidants: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that helps protect your body against cell damage and may reduce the risk of cancer. There is yet another natural product that can help you access lycopene’s goodness more easily and effortlessly. Welcome to Nutriplus SkinHealth.
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- Good for digestion: Tamarind, which is a key ingredient in tomato gojju, contains dietary fibre that can help improve digestion and prevent constipation.
- Boosts immunity: Tomatoes are high in vitamin C, which is important for boosting the immune system and fighting off infections.
- Low in calories: Tomato gojju is a low-calorie dish, making it a good option for those watching their weight or trying to lose weight.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Some of the spices used in tomato gojju, such as turmeric, ginger, and garlic, have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Supports heart health: Tomatoes contain potassium, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- May improve skin health: The high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants in tomatoes may help improve skin health by protecting against damage from the sun and pollution.
Overall, tomato gojju can be a healthy and delicious addition to your diet if it is prepared with healthy ingredients and in moderation. Now finally, let’s learn to prepare this incredibly flavorful dish.
Ingredients required
- 3-4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons oil (preferably coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram lentils)
- 1 teaspoon chana dal (split Bengal gram lentils)
- 2-3 dried red chillies broken into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Jaggery or sugar to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Let’s prepare Tomato Gojju
- Wash and chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and dried red chillies when they start to splutter. Saute until the dals turn golden brown.
- Add hing, turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and cook covered on low heat for 5-7 minutes or until the tomatoes turn mushy.
- Add salt to taste and jaggery/sugar. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.
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