Marge Gojju

A tangy, spicy curd-based gojju with roasted spices for rich flavor.**

Ingredients

1. 2 1/2 tsp cooking oil
2. 1/4 tsp urad dal
3. 5–6 dry red chillies
4. 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
5. Pinch of asafoetida
6. 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
7. Salt to taste
8. 1–1 1/4 cup thick curd

Instructions

1. Roast the spices

   • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
   • Add dry red chillies, urad dal, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and sesame seeds.
   • Roast them well until aromatic.
   • Add salt before turning off the flame.
   • Let the mixture cool completely.

2. Make the spice powder

   • Mash and crush the roasted ingredients using a ladle.
   • Continue pounding until it becomes a fine powder.
   • Use a small grinding stone if needed for a smoother texture.

3. Finish the gojju

   • Add thick curd to the powdered mixture.
   • Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.