Dhavi thori gashi/white pigeon pea curry

 Navaratri Series – Day 1 🌸

Shailaputri Devi ✨ — Daughter of the mountains and the first form of Goddess Durga.

She represents energy, strength, and new beginnings, blessing devotees with determination and devotion. 🌼🙏

Today’s naivedyam is Konkani-style White Thori Gashi — a simple, soulful dish made with white pigeon peas and coconut, offered with love and gratitude. 💛🥥

Davi thori gashi/white pigeon pea curry 

Ingredients 

White Pigeon pea/Dhavi thori   -- 1cup

Grated coconut.                           -- 1cup

Yam                                                -- 200gm 

Red chilli.                                       -- 8-10

Mustard seeds                              -- 1/2 tsp 

Salt to taste.

Oil for cooking 

Curry leaves few 

Method 

Soak pigeon pea in water for 3-4 hours. 

Then pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Let it cool for sometime, then add yam pieces, salt and cook for 1-2 whistles. 

Roast red chilli in a few drops of oil for a few seconds. 

Grind grated coconut, roasted red chilli and tamarind into fine paste.  Add this paste to cooked pigeon peas and yam, then mix nicely.

Give tadka of mustard seeds and curry leaves.