BRINJAL GOTHSU/ KATHIRIKAI GOTHSU | BRINJAL RECIPES | SIDE DISH FOR IDLI DOSA

   This brinjal gothsu recipe,I learnt from my MIL, my hubby like this coz brinjal is in ground form in this.

Brinjal gothsu

(Picture updated on 28|03|2011)

 
Ingredients
  • Brinjal - 5-6 nos
  • Tamarind - Small berry size
  • Small onion - 14-16 nos
  • Curry leaves - 1 spring
  • Coriander leaves - For garnishing
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Salt - as needed
  • Sesame oil - 1 tblsp
To Grind
  • Dry coriander - 1 tblsp
  • Red chillies - 5-6 nos.
To temper
  • Mustard,Urad dal,channa dal - Each 1 tsp
  • Oil - 2 tsp
  • Asafoetida –1/4 tsp

Kathirikai gothsu

Method
  • Cut brinjal into pieces and boil them in enough of water till it gets cookked.
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  • Drain the water and keep aside for cooling
  • Meanwhile chop the onions finely.
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  • Soak tamarind in water and extract tamarind juice.
  • Heat kadai and roast the red chillies and coriander seeds till aroma rises and keep aside for cooling.
  • Heat 2 tsp of oil to kadai and add all the tempering items followed by curry leaves and onion.
  • Fry till onion turns transparent.
  • Add a cup of water,salt ,turmeric powder and the tamarind extract, boil for 4 minutes.
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  • Meanwhile,Grind the roast chillies and coriander seeds to fine powder,keep aside.
  • Grind the cooked brinjal to a paste and add it to the boiling water,stir well.
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  • Add some more water if needed and bring to boil.
  • Lastly add the ground masala powder,and boil till a sambhar consistency reaches.
  • Just before serving add the sesame oil and mix well.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with Idlies or dosas!!!!
ready Idly

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