Kathirikkai Gothsu

Other names - Eggplant Gothsu / Brinjal Gothsu

Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients

1. Brinjals (small sized) - 15 no's
2. Curry leaves - 10 to 12
3. Asafoetida bar - 2 small pebble sized pieces
4. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
5. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Thick tamarind extract - 3/4 cup
7. Jaggery extract - 1 tbsp
8. Water - 2cups
9. Salt - to taste
10. Oil - 2 tbsp

To dry roast & grind

1. Whole urad dhal - 2 tsp
2. Bengal gram dhal - 1 tsp
3. Toor dhal - 1 tsp
4. Dhania - 1 tbsp
5. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
6. Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
7. Red chillies - 5 to 6

Method

1. Discard the stems of the brinjals; wash well in water & cut in to cubes.
2. Transfer cubed brinjals in to salt water; keep aside.
3. Dry roast the ingredients; cool; grind them to fine powder; set aside.
4. Heat oil in a wok, add mustard seeds & let it splutter.
5. Add asafoetida & saute until light brown.
6. Drain cubed brinjals, squeeze excess water; add them to hot oil.
7. Add salt, curry leaves, turmeric powder & stir fry for about 3 to 5 min in high flame.
8. Reduce flame to low; cover & cook for about 3 min.
9. Open lid, combine & cook for another 3 min until well roasted.
10. Add thick tamarind extract, ground powder, water, jaggery extract & stir well.
11. Allow to boil for about 5 to 10 min until fairly thick.
12. Serve hot with pongal, idlies & dosas.