Here is popular ghassi in Kochi style which will appeal to kids also because it has potatoes - an all time favourite with kids. Usually ghassis are broadly called dhevi & Kalli to denote the type of coconut masollu used . If its just coconut with chilles its called - Dhevi (white )ghassi . If the coconut is roasted & used its called kalli ( black ) ghassi
You can find another special dhevi ghassi recipehere .
So lets proceed to the recipe ,
Ingredients -
- Toor dal - 1 cup
- Potatoes ( peeled and cubed ) - 1 cup ( you may add more )
- Tomato - 1 OR a small piece of dharmbya sol
- Red chillies - 3-4 or as per taste
- Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Grated coconut - 1 cup
- Salt to taste
- Mustard seeds , Curry leaves & Oil for seasoning
Pressure cook the Dal , potatoes & tomato ( or sol ) .You may cook the dal & potatoes separately too .
Add in a mixer jar - the chilies , coriander seeds , coconut , & haldi
Make a fine paste of it adding sufficient water
I have used Kashmiri chillies - hence the reddish colour , Now add this paste to the cooked dal.
Now add sufficient amount of water according to the desired consistency 9 If you are planning it as a side dish - let it be thick - but a thinner consistency can be had if you are using it as an accompaniment with rice , Now bring it to a boil and let simmer for a minute or two and switch off flame . Make a tempering of mustard seeds & curry leaves . .Pour it over the curry & keep covered for the flavours to seep in ! . Serve with rice
Note :-
You may make the same type ghassi with other veggies too but then - AVOID the coriander seeds as it is special only for this one .
