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

(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

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!!!!