FRIED COCONUT CURRY(SOI BAJILLI GASHI)

soi bajjilli gashi -from the name itself you can make out that this is a tippical konkani dish.the main item of this dish is coconut.it is a main side dish in konkani feasts. i know you will be thinking it looks like sambar,ohh.. nooo.it is having its own taste and aroma.why dont you try this.....

ingredients

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coconut -1

red chili -10 nos

coriander seeds -2tbsp

urad dal -1tsp

turmeric powder -1 pinch

this is for grinding.for this fry coconut with out oil.add red chilli,coriander seeds,urad dal and fry it in a sim fire till the coconut become golden brown.

(if you don't fry the coconut properly you wont get the proper taste). after some time grind it into a smooth paste adding water. keep it aside.this is called masolu

Thur dal -1/2 cup

overo(butter beans) -1/2 cup

yam(soornu) -1/2 cup big cubed

drumstick(masinkha sang)-1 nos

dry mango pieces -5 or 6

pressure cook Thur Dal and butter beans together adding salt.after 3 or 4 whistle,put off the fire.keep it aside

boil the vegetables when half cooked add salt and dry mango pieces and cook properly.(careful-you have used salt in Dal and in the veges also .so if necessary only you add salt)

when the vegetables are done add boiled Dal's and take a boil.add ground masolu(fried coconut paste).add water if necessary.this curry should not be so thick.(after some time it will become thick because of Dal's and yam )boil it in a simmer fire for 10 minutes .that 's it .your Delicious gashi is ready....

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