Gulla Bharath Recipe - Traditional Konkani Brinjal Dish with Coconut | Amchi Vasari

Gulla Bharath

Gulla Bharath
Gulla Bharath, a classic Konkani brinjal (eggplant) recipe that's a staple in Udupi and Mangalore cuisine. This traditional South Indian dish combines tender brinjal with freshly ground coconut, tamarind, and aromatic spices to create a flavorful mash.

Perfectly paired with rice and Dalithoy, Gulla Bharath is an easy-to-make vegetarian dish that captures the essence of authentic Konkani cooking. In this blog, we guide you step-by-step to prepare this cherished recipe.

Whether you're exploring traditional Konkani recipes, South Indian food, or brinjal dishes, this recipe is a must-try. 

Note: Gulla baarth masala should be mild in color with a hint of spiciness. Adding more onion and coconut oil tastes too good.

Serves- 5 people

Ingredients

  1. Brinjal - 1 medium sized (green or eggplant, the purple big ones)
  2. Coconut oil- 3 tbsp.
  3. Short chilly - 3 to 4
  4. Grated coconut - ½ coconut
  5. Tamarind - small piece
  6. Water - ½ cup
  7. Onion- 1 medium
  8. Salt as per taste

Method

  1. Wash the brinjal and apply oil.
  2. Roast it on medium flame or on charcoal. Out skin color changes now turn off the flame.
  3. Keep aside in a bowl with lid closed. So that the flavor remains intact. Allow it to cool down.
  4. In a pan, pour little coconut oil, add 3-4 short chilly. This short chilly is spicy. Fry for a minute.
  5. In a blender add half grated coconut, fried chilly, small tamarind, salt as per taste. Pour little water and grind to fine paste.
  6. Once done with grinding, pour the masala to a bowl add in 1 medium sized chopped onion and adjust the consistency adding water. 
  7. Before serving pour 2 tbsp of coconut oil and serve with rice, dal or with rice porridge.
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