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Gojju Avalakki
Tamarind‑and‑jaggery‑flavoured poha
Origin: Karnataka
Introduction
Tamarind‑and‑jaggery‑flavoured poha (flattened rice) popular as breakfast or temple prasad.
Ingredients:
- Poha (flattened rice)
- Jaggery
- Tamarind pulp
- Groundnuts
- Spices (mustard seeds, chilies), coconut
Instructions:
- Dry-roast poha lightly.
- Cook tamarind-jaggery sauce with spices.
- Mix poha and coconut, garnish with peanuts.
- Pro Tips
- Use coarse broken poha for texture.
- Adjust tamarind/jaggery balance to taste.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm as snack or breakfast.
Fun Fact
Gojju Avalakki combines sweet, tangy and spicy—rare for a typical poha dish.