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Pundi Gassi

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About

Pundi Gassi is a traditional South Indian curry from the Udupi region of Karnataka. It features steamed rice dumplings (pundi) in a spicy coconut-based gravy with a tangy-sweet flavor profile from tamarind and jaggery. Typically served as a main course during festivals or special occasions.

Cultural Context

Pundi Gassi is a festive dish from Udupi, often prepared during temple festivals or family gatherings. It reflects the coastal Karnataka cuisine's emphasis on coconut, rice, and bold flavors.

Ingredients

2 cupsrice flour(for dumplings)
1 cupgrated coconut(fresh or dried)
1 tbsptamarind pulp(soaked in warm water)
1 tbspjaggery(grated)
4-5 red chilies(adjust to taste)
1 tspcoriander seeds
1/4 tspfenugreek seeds
1/2 tspturmeric powder
1 tspmustard seeds(for tempering)
1 sprigcurry leaves
to taste salt

Method

1. Prepare rice dumplings by steaming rice flour dough. 2. Grind coconut, chilies, and spices into a paste. 3. Cook the paste with tamarind and jaggery to make gravy. 4. Add dumpli...

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Regional Variations

Mangalore

Uses more red chilies for a spicier version

Malabar

Sometimes includes fish for a non-vegetarian variant

Dietary

VegetarianVeganGluten-FreeHalalcoconut

Sources

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Jigyasa Giri โ€” Udupi Cuisine

2015cookbook
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The Udupi Recipes โ€” Traditional Udupi Dishes

2020articleโ†— link

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