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Gopalakala Recipe

Gopalkala is a traditional Maharashtrian dish offered as prasad in temples and commonly made during Janmashtami or Gokulashtami festival. It is a very easy no cook dish that can be made under 20 minutes with a handful of ingredients. Learn to make Gopalkala with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup thin poha
  • 2 tablespoon grated coconut
  • 1/4 cup cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon fried gram dal.
  • 1/2 cup thick curd
  • 2 tablespoon pomegranate
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed

To temper

  • 2 teaspoon ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon hing
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 teaspoon ginger chopped

Instructions

  • Add 1/2 cup thin poha to a mixing bowl. I have used thin poha. Add water to it.
  • Rinse it well.
  • Drain water completely.
  • Check by pressing, if its soft then its done. If using thick poha soak for 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoon coconut, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 tablespoon fried gram dal.
  • Add 1/2 cup thick curd, 2 tablespoon pomegranate, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, salt to taste.
  • Mix it well.
  • Rinse the bowl with 1/2 cup water and add it.
  • Adjust with little more water if needed. If it is too dry add 1/4 cup more water.
  • For tempering - Add 2 teaspoon ghee add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter then add 1/4 teaspoon hing.
  • Add 1 green chili and 1 teaspoon ginger chopped. Saute for a minute and switch off.
  • Add the tempering and 1 tablespoon coriander leaves.
  • Mix it well. Gopalkala is ready!
  • Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

  • Use fresh curd do not use sour curd or yogurt.
  • You can adjust the consistency using milk or water.
  • Make sure to serve immediately after making it as it may easily get dried.
  • Adjust water according to the consistency you like.
  • You can even add roasted peanuts instead of fried gram dal.
Nutrition Facts
Gopalakala Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 132 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 162mg7%
Potassium 185mg5%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 214IU4%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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